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N857 GAH

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 GAH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,751 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under sills starting to rust, but outside of prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,751 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under sills starting to rust, but outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,718 miles

cat converter heat sheild loose.

front number plate cracked and de-laminated

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat converter heat sheild loose.

front number plate cracked and de-laminated

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,481 miles

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

rear axle mountings split/droped

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear axle mountings split/droped

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,199 miles

Front exhaust bracket is corroded

Nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,575 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 56,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N857 GAH is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N857 GAH, 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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N857 GAH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N857 GAH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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