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M481 KOV

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,211 mi
Last recorded191,211 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 KOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 191,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 183,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 174,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 167,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 158,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 158,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 130,767 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 130,767 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M481 KOV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M481 KOV, 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 M481 KOV registered?

M481 KOV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M481 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M481 KOV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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