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M487 UBM

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,619 mi
Last recorded71,619 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 UBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,619 miles

Drive belt deteriorated

Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm in centre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,619 miles

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

Drive belt deteriorated

Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm in centre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,732 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm in centre tread

Rear exhaust silentcer outer skin rusted through

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,917 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

O/S/R Tyre perrished

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 66,917 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

O/S/R Tyre perrished

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,034 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Rear silencer corroded

Slight PAS leak from o/s/f steering rack boot

Fail 19 Jan 2009 60,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front to rear brakle pipe slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,921 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front to rear brakle pipe slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,807 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,890 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,294 miles

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

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Fail 17 Jan 2006 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise steering geometry check

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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M487 UBM is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M487 UBM, 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 M487 UBM registered?

M487 UBM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1995.

Is M487 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 UBM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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