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N809 WDP

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,373 mi
Last recorded138,373 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 WDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 138,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 133,494 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 129,470 miles

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Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 129,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR SOCKABSORB DUST COVER IN SECURE

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 109,499 miles

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

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

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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N809 WDP is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N809 WDP, 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 N809 WDP registered?

N809 WDP is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N809 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 WDP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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