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M34 XTC

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 XTC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 85,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 84,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 77,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential is noisy

Pass 25 May 2018 73,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 73,031 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 66,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 63,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,450 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2014 60,661 miles

Oil leak

both front headlight have water in them

nearside rear tyre badly cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 3 May 2014 60,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both front headlight have water in them

nearside rear tyre badly cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,110 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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M34 XTC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M34 XTC, 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

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What year was M34 XTC registered?

M34 XTC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M34 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M34 XTC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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