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N878 MFR

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,228 mi
Last recorded165,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 MFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 165,228 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 165,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 163,725 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 162,454 miles

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.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 162,454 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 159,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 157,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 152,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 146,154 miles

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

parking brake lever approaching last reserve travel

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 139,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 125,231 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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