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N815 OYH

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 OYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,967 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 109,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 100,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 98,862 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,139 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 96,139 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 92,887 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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N815 OYH is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N815 OYH, 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 N815 OYH registered?

N815 OYH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N815 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 OYH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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