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M376 LBO

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM376 LBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 71,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,112 miles

Advise rear service & parking brakes noisy on application

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

asdvise both front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,278 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded and baffles loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded and baffles loose.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 41,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,904 miles

brake pipes from offside and nearside rear hoses to wheel cylinders starting to corrode

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,098 miles

Both rear shock absorbers top mountings rubber seperating from metal housing.

Damage to front No plate.

Slight binding on rear wheels when rotated by hand.

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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M376 LBO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M376 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 M376 LBO registered?

M376 LBO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M376 LBO safe to buy?

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