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N814 HTP

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,016 mi
Last recorded120,016 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 HTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 120,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp staying on

both sides front lower ball joints have play recommend replacement

brake pad warning lamp staying on

power steering drive belt deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 120,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp staying on

both sides front lower ball joints have play recommend replacement

brake pad warning lamp staying on

power steering drive belt deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake discs worn

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front number plate cracked and fadded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 100,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2008 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 99,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N814 HTP is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N814 HTP, 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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N814 HTP is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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