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N844 AMD

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,223 mi
Last recorded89,223 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 AMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,891 miles

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

both front flexi hoses deteriorating

exhaust blow from rear hanger

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/f steering rubber slightly oily

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,976 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low tread on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,991 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,790 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,374 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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N844 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N844 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.

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What year was N844 AMD registered?

N844 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N844 AMD safe to buy?

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