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A5 OON

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,015 mi
Last recorded103,015 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OON
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 102,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,667 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 93,932 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,153 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 88,070 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Center exhaust hanger is perished.

NSF brake hose has a slight cut in it. Not exposed to chords but would advise for it to be changed asap.

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

OSF brake hose slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A5 OON is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A5 OON, 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 A5 OON registered?

A5 OON is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is A5 OON safe to buy?

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