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M374 JJF

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,413 mi
Last recorded123,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 JJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2010 123,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

alloy wheels fitted to offside front & rear & steel wheels fitted to nearside front & rear

both front anti roll bar links worn

both rear & nearside front jacking points corroding

both rear wheel archs corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

exhaust corroding in places

knocking & creaking noise from nearside front

nearside front brake disc & brake pads worn

nearside rear handbrake cable casing worn

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear lap belt stoke under seat

various suspension components corroding bushs perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,440 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

corrosion on both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

wear in steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Jun 2009 115,440 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake hoses cracking

corrosion on both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,439 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 12 Jun 2008 112,435 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 7 Jun 2007 109,493 miles

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipes borderline

Pass 13 Jun 2006 106,426 miles

corrosion on front brake pipes

front tyres just legal

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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M374 JJF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M374 JJF, 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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M374 JJF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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