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N107 LDE

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN107 LDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,739 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,563 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 109,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 99,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,710 miles

General corrosion on components under vehicle.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 92,680 miles

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

General corrosion on components under vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 92,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 89,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N107 LDE is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N107 LDE, 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 N107 LDE registered?

N107 LDE is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N107 LDE safe to buy?

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