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N980 RJT

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 RJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 137,710 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 133,890 miles

Exhaust mount on gearbox broken

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,277 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,544 miles

interior view mirror insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2008 116,214 miles

nail in tread area of offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe (beside fuel tank)

slight play in both front lower arm rear mounting bushes

slight play in both front lower balljoint mounting bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2007 111,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 111,762 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

high travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Oct 2006 108,956 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

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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N980 RJT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N980 RJT, 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 N980 RJT registered?

N980 RJT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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