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TJS 32M

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,573 mi
Last recorded118,573 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJS 32M
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2012 118,573 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air bag light on recomend attension

all jacking points heavily corroded

damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

front lower arm rear bushes worn

fuel tank strapes corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

lift and play in both front lower arm ball joints

nearside front pads wearing low

nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake flexi hose heavily perished recomend replacment

play in offside front inner steering arm

rear exhaust heaviloy corroded

rear tyres wearing low

offside rear wheel buckled

Pass 5 May 2011 107,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,826 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 82,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 75,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,520 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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TJS 32M is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TJS 32M, 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 TJS 32M registered?

TJS 32M is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 1995.

Is TJS 32M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJS 32M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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