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A17 JOF

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JOF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 145,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 155,691 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 155,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 142,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2008 142,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 136,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 136,537 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 134,691 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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A17 JOF is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A17 JOF, 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 A17 JOF registered?

A17 JOF is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is A17 JOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JOF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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