MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear arches rusty
underside of car has surface rust
Braking system leaking o/s/r brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear arches rusty
underside of car has surface rust
fuel pipes rusty
Brake fluid level low.
Exhaust back box has a minor leak.
High level brake light not working.
Imbalance on rear brakes (within limits).
N/s rear radius arm bush deteriorated (movement not excessive).
Rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank and around rear flexi hoses.
Rear differential leaking oil.
Rear wheel arches starting to corrode.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake fluid level low.
Exhaust back box has a minor leak.
High level brake light not working.
Imbalance on rear brakes (within limits).
N/s rear radius arm bush deteriorated (movement not excessive).
Rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank and around rear flexi hoses.
Rear differential leaking oil.
Rear wheel arches starting to corrode.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake lever approaching last reserve travel
slight chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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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N878 MFR is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 N878 MFR, 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 N878 MFR registered?
N878 MFR is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N878 MFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for N878 MFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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