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M311 KRU

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,346 mi
Last recorded86,346 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 KRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,346 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,345 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,707 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 712,185 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 712,185 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,954 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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M311 KRU is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M311 KRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M311 KRU registered?

M311 KRU is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1995.

Is M311 KRU safe to buy?

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