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N8 TWG

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,757 mi
Last recorded173,757 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 TWG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 173,757 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 173,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,553 miles

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Nov 2015 138,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 128,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,911 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 101,967 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 101,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 92,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,314 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,902 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,061 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 59,435 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 59,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 53,570 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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N8 TWG is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N8 TWG, 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 N8 TWG registered?

N8 TWG is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N8 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 TWG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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