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N822 DNW

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,063 mi
Last recorded40,063 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 DNW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,063 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 40,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 39,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,050 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,980 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,012 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,633 miles

front washers weak due to leaking valve on jet

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,914 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,115 miles

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 25,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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N822 DNW is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N822 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

How do I check the history of N822 DNW?

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What year was N822 DNW registered?

N822 DNW is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N822 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N822 DNW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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