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M493 ELD

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 ELD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 93,698 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlight lens cracked

Fail 20 May 2013 93,697 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight lens cracked

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 87,322 miles

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

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

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

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

offside headlight cracked not affecting beam pattern

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dampness on power steering pipe in engine bay

front wiper blades poor

slight damage front registration plate

slight damage offside front headlamp glass

Fail 22 Mar 2010 77,088 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

dampness on power steering pipe in engine bay

front wiper blades poor

slight damage front registration plate

slight damage offside front headlamp glass

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,349 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

offside headlamp glass cracked

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,911 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking and deep cut in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,052 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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M493 ELD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M493 ELD, 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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M493 ELD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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