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A13 BHB

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BHB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,574 miles

vehicle is highly modified

Pass 15 Mar 2017

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,867 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / holed at jacking point (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 3 Feb 2016 109,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

inner tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 87,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,158 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to full access metal brake pipes above fuel tank for corrosion.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,991 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,519 miles

Brake imbalance needs checking

Nearside rear inner and outer steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear inner and outer steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,520 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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A13 BHB is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A13 BHB, 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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What year was A13 BHB registered?

A13 BHB is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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