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M481 MHO

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,681 mi
Last recorded127,681 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 MHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 127,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 127,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 127,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 126,475 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 125,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,959 miles

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

big bore exhaust fitted to rear

diff mounting showing wear

Pass 23 Apr 2011 123,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 121,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 120,612 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bushes seperating

nearside front lower suspension arm front inner balljoint gaiter split

Pass 26 Apr 2008 119,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 117,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 114,787 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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M481 MHO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHO, 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 M481 MHO registered?

M481 MHO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 6 July 1995.

Is M481 MHO safe to buy?

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