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ECZ 5147

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5147
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 86,136 miles

Oil leak

rear outer axle bushs slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear outer axle bushs slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,504 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

exhaust resonance weight loose

slight binding on o/s/r brake

slight corrosion on front brake discs

suspect rear brake cylinders may be leaking due to low brake fluid and slightly damp rear drum backing plates

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,095 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge [close to legal limit] and tyre beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and beginning to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge [close to legal limit] and tyre beginning to perish

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and beginning to perish

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,791 miles

h/brake pulling uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,925 miles

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

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

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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ECZ 5147 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECZ 5147, 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 ECZ 5147 registered?

ECZ 5147 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is ECZ 5147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 5147 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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