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A10 CUN

1996 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,000 mi
Last recorded132,000 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 CUN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 132,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 132,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 111,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 102,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 101,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 91,553 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 91,553 miles

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

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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A10 CUN is a 1996 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 104,488 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 A10 CUN, 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 30 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 CUN registered?

A10 CUN is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is A10 CUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 CUN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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