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N109 DKJ

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,977 mi
Last recorded155,977 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 155,977 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 138,259 miles

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.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 138,259 miles

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.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,359 miles

engine oil leaks

rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 4mm 195/65r15 91h

Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 128,087 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,681 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 114,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 109,007 miles

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?

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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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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N109 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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