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N106 AJB

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,082 mi
Last recorded141,082 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 AJB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 141,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to o/s rear arch

n ail in o/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre on wear limit

n/s sill damaged

o/s front window not working

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2010 141,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to o/s rear arch

n ail in o/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre on wear limit

n/s sill damaged

o/s front window not working

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2009 140,375 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 140,375 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 136,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 129,308 miles

slight engine oil leak

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

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

accident damage to nearside sill pannel

rear brake imbalance high (23%)

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,701 miles

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

lights in rear spioler not working

Pass 5 May 2005 120,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 120,327 miles

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

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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N106 AJB is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N106 AJB, 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 N106 AJB registered?

N106 AJB is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N106 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 AJB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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