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M357 BCR

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 BCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 66,646 miles

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

Slight play lower steering coloum bush

Fail 31 May 2007 62,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,134 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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M357 BCR is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M357 BCR, 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 M357 BCR registered?

M357 BCR is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M357 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M357 BCR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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