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M316 ORM

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 ORM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 138,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,740 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 131,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 121,121 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat slide adjusting handle missing.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 121,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat slide adjusting handle missing.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 108,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front rear wishbone bushes slightly deterioted

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 92,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,488 miles

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

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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M316 ORM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M316 ORM, 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 M316 ORM registered?

M316 ORM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M316 ORM safe to buy?

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