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N956 CSC

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,157 mi
Last recorded203,157 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 CSC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 203,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

several areas of corrosion underside

Pass 27 Feb 2019 200,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 199,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 196,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 192,945 miles

EXHAUST SHROUD NOT SECURE

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEAKING , STRONG ADVICE (2.7.3)

Offside Rear SEAT BELT WORN

Pass 18 Apr 2016 189,325 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front rackend has slight play

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 183,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 183,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 174,416 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 173,641 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes worn

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Apr 2013 162,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2012 139,114 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 139,114 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 139,114 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,913 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N956 CSC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N956 CSC, 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 N956 CSC registered?

N956 CSC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 28 August 1995.

Is N956 CSC safe to buy?

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