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N102 AAL

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 AAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 113,389 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 113,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,413 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 102,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

steering coloumb bush slight play.

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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N102 AAL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N102 AAL, 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 N102 AAL registered?

N102 AAL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N102 AAL safe to buy?

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