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B20 NCC

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,209 mi
Last recorded188,209 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 NCC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 188,209 miles

Corroision starting on nearside rearmost metal brake pipe btween flexi hose and wheel cylinder

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear seatbelt is slow to retract.

Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 187,939 miles

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

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

Corroision starting on nearside rearmost metal brake pipe btween flexi hose and wheel cylinder

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear seatbelt is slow to retract.

Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 181,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 163,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 161,368 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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B20 NCC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B20 NCC, 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 B20 NCC registered?

B20 NCC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B20 NCC safe to buy?

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