MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake hose badly perished o/s/f slightly perished
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit o/s/r on legal limit of 1.6mm
power steering reservoir damp with oil
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and slight leak of exhaust gases
slight corrosion to front to rear steel brake pipe
tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 1.6mm 195/65r15 91h
corrosion forming to metal brake pipes from brake master cylinda.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/65/156 91H.
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion forming to metal brake pipes from brake master cylinda.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.
tyre size: 195/65/156 91H.
engine oil leaks
rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion
tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 4mm 195/65r15 91h
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
engine oil leaks
rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion
tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 4mm 195/65r15 91h
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both number plates deteriorating
nearside rear tyre deteriorating
offside rear tyre deteriorating
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N109 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 N109 DKJ, 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 N109 DKJ registered?
N109 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 1996.
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