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N790 SDV

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 SDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,399 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 91,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,289 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 11 Jan 2011 82,301 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,301 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,479 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusting

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2010 80,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipes rusting

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,980 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,880 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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N790 SDV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N790 SDV, 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 N790 SDV registered?

N790 SDV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1995.

Is N790 SDV safe to buy?

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