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M361 LBO

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,211 mi
Last recorded192,211 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 LBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 192,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both sills rusting

n/s rear top rose bush worn

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 21 May 2012 185,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake travel near limit

rear exhaust corroded & slight leak

Pass 21 May 2012 185,307 miles

hand brake travel near limit

rear exhaust corroded & slight leak

Pass 21 May 2011 177,554 miles

Drivers side seat back damaged

Play in O/S/R top suspension arm bush

Play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 15 May 2010 169,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s engine mounting worn

n/s front disc pitting

powersteering pipe weeping

rear brake pipes rusting

slight play in steering arms and front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 22 May 2009 165,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 165,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side rear additional light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2008 157,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 157,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 143,998 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 143,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 131,891 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M361 LBO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M361 LBO, 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 M361 LBO registered?

M361 LBO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M361 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M361 LBO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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