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N87 FJC

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,422 mi
Last recorded74,422 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 FJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 74,037 miles

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

advise engine oil leaks advise both front flexi brake hoses surface cracks

Pass 25 May 2011 72,334 miles

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

advise both front flexi brake hoses surface cracks

Pass 27 May 2010 70,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 70,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise engine ooil leaks advise nail in n/s/f tyre advise crack in front no plate

Pass 27 May 2009 66,821 miles

advise crack in front no plate advise engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,094 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,094 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,637 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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N87 FJC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N87 FJC, 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 N87 FJC registered?

N87 FJC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N87 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N87 FJC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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