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N902 CSL

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN902 CSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 155,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 148,645 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2010 148,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 139,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 122,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 111,883 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

g/box oil leaks(output flange seal + g/shift seal)

heavy oil leak from engine area

n/s washer missing screen

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f wheel kerbed

n/s/r tyre 3mm

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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N902 CSL is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N902 CSL, 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 N902 CSL registered?

N902 CSL is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N902 CSL safe to buy?

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