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M341 CAF

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,482 mi
Last recorded178,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 CAF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 178,482 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 178,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 160,467 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 160,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 151,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 141,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 131,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 122,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 113,189 miles

power steering pipe coroded [located on front offside on front cross member]

Pass 22 Dec 2005 113,189 miles

power steering pipe coroded [located on front offside on cross member]

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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M341 CAF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M341 CAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M341 CAF?

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What year was M341 CAF registered?

M341 CAF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M341 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M341 CAF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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