MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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