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LAZ 7703

1996 BMW 316

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 7703
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 160,204 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 160,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 140,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 139,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 139,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 139,286 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,274 miles

n/s tyre inner side wall cracking (front) and o/s front and o/s rear

Fail 8 Mar 2016 138,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s tyre inner side wall cracking (front) and o/s front and o/s rear

Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,404 miles

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

Brake pad warnung lamp on

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 136,404 miles

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

Brake pad warnung lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 312,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 126,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 126,554 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 125,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 125,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 107,910 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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LAZ 7703 is a 1996 BMW 316 in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAZ 7703, 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 LAZ 7703 registered?

LAZ 7703 is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 7703 safe to buy?

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