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N918 CWR

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 CWR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,650 miles

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

Nearside Front perishing

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

child seats fitted

oil leak

power steering pump pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 137,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r weaker (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front perishing

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

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

child seats fitted

oil leak

power steering pump pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,946 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 126,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rattle on exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2013 109,536 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,905 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,905 miles

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

propshaft coupling worn deteriote needs change asap--

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,064 miles

PAS fluid slow leak from reservoir area

both front tyres wearing low

offside front shock absorber weak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

PAS fluid slow leak from reservoir area

both front tyres wearing low

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,129 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Aug 2010 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,460 miles

nearside rear wheel is slightly tight to turn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,736 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front aim is starting to de-focus

stone chip in the offside front headlamp glass.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front aim is starting to de-focus

stone chip in the offside front headlamp glass.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,758 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in the offside front wheel, seem's to be in the sterring arm.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N918 CWR is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N918 CWR, 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 N918 CWR registered?

N918 CWR is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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