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A10 PGM

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,019 mi
Last recorded153,019 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 PGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 153,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 141,326 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 141,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,623 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut on outer wall.

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

Pass 2 May 2007 113,139 miles

Exhaust emissions test just passed at 2nd fast idle test reading 0.30%vol it appears to be in need of repair or adjustment.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 97,386 miles

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

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

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 PGM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A10 PGM, 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.

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A10 PGM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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