MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,624 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under sills starting to rust, but outside of prescribed area
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cat converter heat sheild loose.
front number plate cracked and de-laminated
rear exhaust corroded
slight play in o/side front inner rack joint
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear axle mountings split/droped
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
Front exhaust bracket is corroded
Nail in the nearside rear tyre
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N857 GAH registered?
N857 GAH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1995.
Is N857 GAH safe to buy?
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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