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N930 WDB

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,441 mi
Last recorded142,441 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 WDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 142,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

heatshield around exhaust centre box insecure

knock/ creak from n/s/f suspension

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod lower bush started to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2010 137,129 miles

bracket from gearbox to exhaust broken

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/60/15h]

Pass 23 Jul 2009 131,047 miles

exhaust back box corroded + rattle on centre

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken

fault on number 1 wiper speed

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge [205/60/15h]

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cut on tread not through to inner cords

possible water leak around radiator?

Pass 12 Dec 2007 122,905 miles

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

Fail 7 Dec 2007 122,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded

rear number plate laminates getting separated

rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 113,642 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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N930 WDB is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N930 WDB, 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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N930 WDB is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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