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DCZ 1853

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1853
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 148,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 148,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 148,559 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,664 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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DCZ 1853 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCZ 1853, 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 DCZ 1853?

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What year was DCZ 1853 registered?

DCZ 1853 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is DCZ 1853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1853 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCZ 1853 have outstanding finance?

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