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N849 XNC

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,146 mi
Last recorded131,146 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 XNC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 127,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 122,784 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 115,851 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on middle box

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Small cracks to nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear tyres. But not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,851 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on middle box

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Small cracks to nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear tyres. But not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 110,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,958 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,776 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 97,776 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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N849 XNC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N849 XNC, 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 N849 XNC registered?

N849 XNC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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