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N105 PUV

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,325 mi
Last recorded46,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 PUV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp lens slightly defective both glazed and slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 46,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,211 miles

FRONT BOTH HEDLAMPS SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,875 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,119 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 37,323 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 37,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Diferencial bearing noise

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,056 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 25,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 21,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 17,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 5,586 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 5,394 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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N105 PUV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N105 PUV, 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 N105 PUV registered?

N105 PUV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N105 PUV safe to buy?

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