MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
airbag light on.
aux drive belt cracked.
chip in windscreen.
engine oil leak.
front flexi hoses perishing.
n/s/f & n/s/r tyres on 1.6mm.
n/s/f washer jet blocked.
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded.
o/s/f tyre on 2mm.
play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.
rear wiper blade split.
slight play o/s rack arm.
tailpipe outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f tyre on 2mm.
play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.
rear wiper blade split.
slight play o/s rack arm.
tailpipe outer skin corroded.
airbag light on.
aux drive belt cracked.
chip in windscreen.
engine oil leak.
front flexi hoses perishing.
n/s/f & n/s/r tyres on 1.6mm.
n/s/f washer jet blocked.
o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P195 CVA is a 1997 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 P195 CVA, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P195 CVA registered?
P195 CVA is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1997.
Is P195 CVA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P195 CVA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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