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N961 CNM

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 CNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,559 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,607 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front wiper blades splitting

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,110 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 73,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,807 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,956 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,357 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,356 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,472 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,052 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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N961 CNM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N961 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 N961 CNM registered?

N961 CNM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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