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M482 RTF

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,967 mi
Last recorded177,967 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 RTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 177,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 172,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front inner wing is corroded , there is a large corroded hole , but it is outside the prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear nail in tread

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 172,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front inner wing is corroded , there is a large corroded hole , but it is outside the prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracks in the outer hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear nail in tread

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 154,889 miles

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

Offside front inner wing is corroded,there is a large hole,but it is outside the prescribed area for suspension

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 154,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket is corroded and broken,still supports the exhaust

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

Offside front inner wing is corroded,there is a large hole,but it is outside the prescribed area for suspension

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,272 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2013 142,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 142,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 140,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 138,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 128,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 123,756 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 123,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M482 RTF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M482 RTF, 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 M482 RTF registered?

M482 RTF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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