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ETH 912V

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 912V
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,900 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 91,959 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,059 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,165 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar mount bracket weld repair

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,165 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar mount bracket weld repair

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,007 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush not located in clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,362 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,362 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,727 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 64,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,805 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel,slight binding.

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,112 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,567 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,701 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,061 miles

o/ s and n/s rear beam bushs getting weak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,429 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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ETH 912V 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 74.1%.

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 ETH 912V, 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.

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What year was ETH 912V registered?

ETH 912V is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is ETH 912V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 912V shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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