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B13 HAR

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,339 mi
Last recorded22,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 HAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 22,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 22,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,177 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,882 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 19,793 miles

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,511 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,826 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,234 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak under reservoir

Fail 20 Oct 2014 17,387 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight power steering fluid leak under reservoir

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,514 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 14,128 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,287 miles

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

Offside Front 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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B13 HAR is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B13 HAR, 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 B13 HAR registered?

B13 HAR is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is B13 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 HAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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