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M383 RJH

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 RJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,339 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,708 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,328 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,276 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside bottom balljoint slight play

rear metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2011 61,235 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside bottom balljoint slight play

rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,464 miles

Oil leak

both headlights slightly reduced output

both number plates

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside bottom balljoint

offside front brake pipe

slight blow downpipe area

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,739 miles

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

front number plate

handbrake travel

nearside front jacking runner missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust support bracket rattling and broken

Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,219 miles

both nearside tyres on limits reccomend attention A.S.A.P

heavy oil leak engine

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 43,540 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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M383 RJH 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 91.7%.

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 M383 RJH, 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 M383 RJH registered?

M383 RJH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M383 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M383 RJH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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