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N862 DWL

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 DWL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 161,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses heavily perished

both sides front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn not considered to be excessive

corrossion detected at nearside rear outer body sill not considered to be excessive

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated . rattle from centre exhaust heat shield

Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,097 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

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

advanced wear detected at nearside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria just meets the pass standard

bodykit fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of outer sills

both sides rear flexible brakes hoses perished

nearside front indicator fading white

wear detected at offside front lower ball joint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria just meets the pass standard

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 142,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator fading to white

rear silencer box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,906 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 132,853 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2008 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N862 DWL is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N862 DWL, 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 N862 DWL registered?

N862 DWL is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N862 DWL safe to buy?

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