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E36 WRG

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,336 mi
Last recorded18,336 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 WRG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 18,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 16,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 15,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 15,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 15,283 miles

corrosion n/s/r coil spring

exhaust misaligned

Fail 8 Mar 2022 15,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,197 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 15,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,999 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 13,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,313 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 12,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 11,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,988 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 8,808 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,275 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 8,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,976 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 6,350 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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E36 WRG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E36 WRG, 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 E36 WRG registered?

E36 WRG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is E36 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 WRG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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