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EKZ 8834

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 8834
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 151,184 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 151,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to of side rear outer sill

rear floor pan corroded

slight deterioration of front and rear mumber plates

Pass 10 Feb 2009 128,309 miles

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

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

rear brake hose metal ends corroded slight

slight deterioration of both number plates

Pass 10 Feb 2009 128,309 miles

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

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

rear brake hose metal ends corroded slight

slight deterioration of front and rear number plates

Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,930 miles

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 26 Feb 2008 118,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 116,036 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 116,036 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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EKZ 8834 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red 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 EKZ 8834, 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 EKZ 8834 registered?

EKZ 8834 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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