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N981 BEG

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,516 mi
Last recorded117,516 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 BEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,312 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2006 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,861 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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N981 BEG is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N981 BEG, 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 N981 BEG registered?

N981 BEG is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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