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N821 DNW

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 DNW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,771 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear pipe/ box

Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight exhaust blow from rear pipe/ box

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,121 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,121 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,138 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,138 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,955 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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N821 DNW is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N821 DNW, 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 N821 DNW registered?

N821 DNW is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N821 DNW safe to buy?

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