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M93 PBA

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,951 mi
Last recorded120,951 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM93 PBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,951 miles

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD IS INSECURE

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER IS INOP

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS POORLY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE IF CORRECTLY CLIPED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

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

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Fail 20 Mar 2012 120,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

EXHAUST HEATSHEILD IS INSECURE

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER IS INOP

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS POORLY FITTED UNABLE TO SEE IF CORRECTLY CLIPED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2011 116,735 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

air bag light on

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2010 112,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight drag on n/s/r

Fail 28 Feb 2010 112,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

slight drag on n/s/r

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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M93 PBA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M93 PBA, 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 M93 PBA registered?

M93 PBA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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