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M315 XUD

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 XUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,059 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 109,059 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,118 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake fluid leak n/s/r brake

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 85,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,999 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 74,246 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2008 74,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2007 67,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M315 XUD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M315 XUD, 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 M315 XUD registered?

M315 XUD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M315 XUD safe to buy?

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