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N108 NWS

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 NWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 58,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 58,406 miles

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Pass 22 May 2008 52,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,745 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 45,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 33,788 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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N108 NWS is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N108 NWS, 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

How do I check the history of N108 NWS?

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What year was N108 NWS registered?

N108 NWS is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N108 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 NWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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