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N867 WJA

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN867 WJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 56,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,938 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 44,139 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,354 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,986 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,897 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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N867 WJA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N867 WJA, 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 N867 WJA registered?

N867 WJA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N867 WJA safe to buy?

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