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J200 SAP

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 87,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,265 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 71,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not carred out car overheatin

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,786 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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J200 SAP is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J200 SAP, 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 J200 SAP registered?

J200 SAP is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is J200 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 SAP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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