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N949 CNM

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 CNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2017 152,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 151,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,346 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 132,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,593 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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N949 CNM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N949 CNM, 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 N949 CNM registered?

N949 CNM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1995.

Is N949 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N949 CNM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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