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M369 PAN

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 PAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 157,035 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 156,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheels slightly protrueding out of wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2010 153,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 144,740 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit.

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2008 137,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside steering rack has play

offside steering rack has play

Pass 20 Apr 2007 131,193 miles

both front brake hoses perished

slight play in steering

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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M369 PAN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red 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 M369 PAN, 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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M369 PAN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M369 PAN safe to buy?

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