CarVerify

Free Car Check

N957 EOY

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,341 mi
Last recorded195,341 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 EOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 195,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 179,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 179,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 161,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp beam patterns - weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 161,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp beam patterns - weak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,943 miles

fine cracking to both front brake hoses outer sheathing.

front exhaust support bracket corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded.

rear subframe mounting bushes de-bonding.

slight gas leak at exhaust front to rear section joint.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 139,943 miles

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

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

fine cracking to both front brake hoses outer sheathing.

front exhaust support bracket corroded.

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded.

rear subframe mounting bushes de-bonding.

slight gas leak at exhaust front to rear section joint.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 124,041 miles

front No.plate shows de-lamination.

o/s/f wiper blade torn.

o/s/front s/absorber slight fluid leak at insert.

slight blow at rear exhaust box joint flange.

some de-bonding to rear suspension cross member rubber mounting bushes.

some fine cracking to both front brake hoses outer sheathing.

some slight wear/movement at o/s and n/s/front lower suspension ball joints(outer rubber casing).

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust silencer heat shield loose and rattles

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate, suggest replacement

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N957 EOY is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N957 EOY, 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

How do I check the history of N957 EOY?

You can check the full history of N957 EOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N957 EOY registered?

N957 EOY is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N957 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 EOY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N957 EOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N957 EOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.