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N952 OYM

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,421 mi
Last recorded36,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 OYM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 36,404 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,310 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 36,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,202 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,974 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,714 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 31,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N952 OYM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black 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 N952 OYM, 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 N952 OYM registered?

N952 OYM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N952 OYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N952 OYM 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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