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N877 AMD

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,113 mi
Last recorded69,113 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN877 AMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f , front to rear and all rear brake pipes badly corroded - close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2020 69,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Braking Effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor /jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f , front to rear and all rear brake pipes badly corroded - close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber weak.

Offside Outer door sill corroded by jacking point.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber weak.

Offside Outer door sill corroded by jacking point.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,079 miles

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

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

front jacking points badly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f , front to rear and all rear brake pipes badly corroded close to limit

oil leak

pressed type number plates fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

front jacking points badly corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f , front to rear and all rear brake pipes badly corroded close to limit

oil leak

pressed type number plates fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pressed type number plates fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 78 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,029 miles

Front and rear number plates are of a pressed type.

Front exhaust support clamp broken but still supports exhaust system.

Front shock absorbers weak on shaker plates.

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber weak on shaker plate.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight is damaged but does not affect use.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front and rear number plates are of a pressed type.

Front exhaust support clamp broken but still supports exhaust system.

Front shock absorbers weak on shaker plates.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber weak on shaker plate.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight is damaged but does not affect use.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around both rear wheel cylinders, suspect from being bled/replaced

slight rumble nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,049 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but still adequatly supported

front tyres cracking and perrished

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2013 53,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but still adequatly supported

front tyres cracking and perrished

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,353 miles

advanced corrosion to all rear & o/s/f metal brake pipes - will require attention soon

advanced wear to o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush

aux belt age cracking

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but secure

coolant staining around lower radiator

dampness around gearbox

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer outer casing poor

flexible brake hoses perished

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 27 Oct 2012 50,353 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

advanced corrosion to all rear & o/s/f metal brake pipes - will require attention soon

advanced wear to o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush

aux belt age cracking

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but secure

coolant staining around lower radiator

dampness around gearbox

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer outer casing poor

flexible brake hoses perished

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,417 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,542 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,304 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 39,835 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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N877 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N877 AMD, 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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N877 AMD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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