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M484 OTH

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM484 OTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 59,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,045 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 59,039 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 59,012 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump leaking dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid looks dark

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,172 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,835 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,832 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,806 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,801 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,508 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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M484 OTH is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M484 OTH, 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 M484 OTH registered?

M484 OTH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M484 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M484 OTH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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