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IUI 6702

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,921 mi
Last recorded108,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 6702
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 108,921 miles

brake noise, ns washer poor effort, osf seat bealt slow, headlamps misted, steering rack shaft corroded, exh corroded and close to body, osr metal brake pipe corr,

front pads worn, center stop lamp bulb inop, dip images poor

hand brake travel

Fail 22 Jan 2010 108,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake noise, ns washer poor effort, osf seat bealt slow, headlamps misted, steering rack shaft corroded, exh corroded and close to body, osr metal brake pipe corr,

front pads worn, center stop lamp bulb inop, dip images poor

Pass 7 Feb 2009 102,601 miles

ball joint float, osf flexi det, minor play at steering, dips poor image.

r metal brake pipe corroded, ign fault? osr arch corroding, ns step trim loose, nsr spring corroded, diff noise? nsr tyre edge, r jacking points corroding, r ferrules corroded,

Fail 6 Feb 2009 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ball joint float, osf flexi det, minor play at steering, dips poor image.

r metal brake pipe corroded, ign fault? osr arch corroding, ns step trim loose, nsr spring corroded, diff noise? nsr tyre edge, r jacking points corroding, r ferrules corroded,

Pass 2 Feb 2008 87,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 87,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 74,271 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2007 74,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,244 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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IUI 6702 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IUI 6702, 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 IUI 6702 registered?

IUI 6702 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is IUI 6702 safe to buy?

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