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N780 KGJ

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,802 mi
Last recorded31,802 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 31,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 31,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,654 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriating

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,435 miles

cut to offside rear outer tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,166 miles

Damage offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,312 miles

Small damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 29,287 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both head lamp pattern weak but ok for mot

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both head lamp pattern weak but ok for mot

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,126 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 25,879 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,743 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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N780 KGJ is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N780 KGJ, 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 N780 KGJ registered?

N780 KGJ is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N780 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N780 KGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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