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B3 VYC

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 104,052 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,763 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front reg plate poor condition

washers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,689 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 44,522 miles

all four tyrs perished & cracking on sidewalls & tread.

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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B3 VYC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B3 VYC, 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

How do I check the history of B3 VYC?

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What year was B3 VYC registered?

B3 VYC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is B3 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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