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M313 BLC

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM313 BLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,525 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,063 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs scorded/pitted/worn and lipped from inner face

rear exhaust silencer box broken/ratteling from in side

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs scorded/pitted/worn and lipped from inner face

rear exhaust silencer box broken/ratteling from in side

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise on front wipers smearing slightly

centre and rear exhaust sections baffles loose inside

front brake discs corroded surfaces

tailgate dampers weak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket excessively corroded but exhaust secure

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,617 miles

advise on front brake discs rusted on surface

advise on front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise on front brake discs rusted on surface

advise on front exhaust bracket corroded

advise on handbrake high

Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear axle bushes starting to debond

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front discs corroded and lipped

middle heat shield damaged and bracket damaged as well

offside washer jet blocked

rear brakes starting to bind

screw missing from offside front headlight bracket headlight not moving

slight freeplay in steering rack on full lock

small chips in zone a of windscreen under 10mm

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,468 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to debond

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front discs corroded and lipped

middle heat shield damaged and bracket damaged as well

offside washer jet blocked

rear brakes starting to bind

screw missing from offside front headlight bracket headlight not moving

slight freeplay in steering rack on full lock

small chips in zone a of windscreen under 10mm

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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M313 BLC is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M313 BLC, 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 M313 BLC registered?

M313 BLC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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