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N102 YGM

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,053 mi
Last recorded88,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 YGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 88,053 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

n/s/f washer not working b ut not affecting the washers screen

Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,053 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

n/s/f washer not working b ut not affecting the washers screen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 85,777 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under floor cover hanging down

rear exhaust has been fitted badley it has a rubber mount pushed in on top of pipe to stop exhaut hiting this is a fire hazarde and has melted

Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,231 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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N102 YGM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGM, 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 N102 YGM registered?

N102 YGM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N102 YGM safe to buy?

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