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N101 GFA

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 GFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,626 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,756 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 82,273 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

N/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,273 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

N/s/f tyre cracking and perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,104 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in side walls and tread pattern

N/s/f tyre cracking in side walls and tread pattern

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking in side walls and tread pattern

N/s/f tyre cracking in side walls and tread pattern

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2013 76,147 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pipes coroding slightly

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,147 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake pipes coroding slightly

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2012 74,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,482 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,467 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,903 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 68,741 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,912 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 66,912 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 64,488 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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N101 GFA is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N101 GFA, 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.

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What year was N101 GFA registered?

N101 GFA is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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