MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp beam patterns - weak
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.
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.
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).
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?
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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.
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N957 EOY is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1995.
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