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N983 EOY

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 EOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 119,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 115,266 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 115,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,947 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 108,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 102,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 98,472 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2006 98,469 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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N983 EOY is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N983 EOY, 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 N983 EOY registered?

N983 EOY is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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