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M348 SBT

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM348 SBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 89,132 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 88,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,233 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not considered excessive at the time of test

centre brake pipe starting to corrode but not considered excessive at the time of test

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slight worn and corroded but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside rear tale light slightly dim but still operating

Fail 19 May 2009 79,233 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded but not considered excessive at the time of test

centre brake pipe starting to corrode but not considered excessive at the time of test

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slight worn and corroded but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside rear tale light slightly dim but still operating

Pass 22 May 2008 74,581 miles

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

Nearside handbrake needs attension

Pass 21 May 2007 69,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 60,881 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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M348 SBT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M348 SBT, 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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M348 SBT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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