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N831 AMD

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,989 mi
Last recorded136,989 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 AMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,989 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,988 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,609 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight bind on near side rear wheel by hand only

Pass 27 Mar 2007 98,123 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,091 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 92,941 miles

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

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)

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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N831 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N831 AMD, 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 N831 AMD?

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What year was N831 AMD registered?

N831 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 1995.

Is N831 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 AMD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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