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TDZ 3442

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,115 mi
Last recorded151,115 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 3442
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 151,115 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine rattling & noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2013 151,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine rattling & noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2012 150,137 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 150,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 148,253 miles

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

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

nearside number plate lamp worked with a tap

Pass 6 Aug 2010 145,011 miles

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

n/s headlamp glass broken

Pass 31 Jul 2009 140,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 134,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,005 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 31 May 2006 119,305 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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TDZ 3442 is a 1995 BMW 316 in White 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 TDZ 3442, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDZ 3442 registered?

TDZ 3442 is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is TDZ 3442 safe to buy?

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