1995 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M263 RAN
1995 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/02/1995. Recorded mileage 70,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1596cc
M263 RAN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
- 70,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M263 RAN Mileage History
- 09/05/200668,988 mi
- 10/12/200771,675 mi+2,687 mi
- 10/12/200878,847 mi+7,172 mi
- 04/12/200982,897 mi+4,050 mi
- 24/11/201087,513 mi+4,616 mi
- 02/12/201194,030 mi+6,517 mi
- 03/12/201296,325 mi+2,295 mi
- 03/12/201296,330 mi+5 mi
- 03/12/201399,613 mi+3,283 mi
- 27/11/2014104,160 mi+4,547 mi
- 27/11/2014104,160 mi
- 26/11/2015107,773 mi+3,613 mi
- 26/11/2015107,773 mi
- 03/12/2016111,196 mi+3,423 mi
- 08/12/2016111,200 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/2018114,297 mi+3,097 mi
- 17/09/2018114,298 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2019121,344 mi+7,046 mi
- 14/09/2020124,915 mi+3,571 mi
- 11/10/202470,540 mi-54,375 mi
Average of roughly 84 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M263 RAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 316 (M263 RAN) between May 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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