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N823 TRX

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 TRX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,532 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

complete underside of vehichle heavily undersealed

full roll cage fitted

slight travel handbrake lever

undergaurds fitted to vehichle all underside

Pass 20 May 2021 128,526 miles

bucket seats fitted

harness's fitted

lsd fitted

roll cage fitted

underguards fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays ,body sill covers and wheel arch liners obscuring view to components

Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,976 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 127,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,976 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 127,976 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,198 miles

NO ABS fitted time of test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all airbags have been removed time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 124,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,750 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

vehicle presented with no rear seats or rear seat belts

Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,521 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 120,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 120,446 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 120,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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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N823 TRX is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N823 TRX, 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 N823 TRX registered?

N823 TRX is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N823 TRX safe to buy?

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