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J17 EMD

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 EMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,375 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 79,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,202 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,202 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,876 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,608 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 73,608 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 68,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 64,225 miles

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

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

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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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J17 EMD is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J17 EMD, 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 J17 EMD registered?

J17 EMD is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is J17 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 EMD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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