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M364 MCR

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM364 MCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,114 miles

Offside Rear constant velocity joint broken

Fail 26 Jan 2018 119,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

several exhaust clamps missing

Offside Rear constant velocity joint broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,903 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2013 84,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,241 miles

advanced wear on front discs

age cracking on front flexi hoses

corrosion on rear silencer

dampness on power steering pump

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in front lower arm ball joint bushes under load

slight binding on o/s/r

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,111 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advanced wear on front discs

age cracking on front flexi hoses

corrosion on rear silencer

dampness on power steering pump

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in front lower arm ball joint bushes under load

slight binding on o/s/r

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2011 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder damp cannot see very well

nearside front tyre cut in inner sidewall but not showing chords

Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake master cylinder damp cannot see very well

brake pedal spongey

nearside front tyre cut in inner sidewall but not showing chords

Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,672 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,812 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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M364 MCR is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M364 MCR, 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 M364 MCR registered?

M364 MCR is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is M364 MCR safe to buy?

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