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N968 GWY

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 GWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 135,394 miles

alternator and powersteering belt perished

excessive engine oil leak

front arb bushes slightly worn

offside front window inop

rear tyres close to9 limit

warning light on dash

Fail 19 May 2009 135,394 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

alternator and powersteering belt perished

excessive engine oil leak

front arb bushes slightly worn

offside front window inop

rear tyres close to9 limit

warning light on dash

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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N968 GWY is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N968 GWY, 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 N968 GWY registered?

N968 GWY is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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