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N968 VUY

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 VUY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,708 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,525 miles

small cut on o/s/f wiper. not affecting vision.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,620 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,606 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 23,853 miles

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 VUY is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N968 VUY, 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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What year was N968 VUY registered?

N968 VUY is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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