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N110 SCG

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,168 mi
Last recorded157,168 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 SCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 157,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 155,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2017 155,380 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Gear box insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer sidewall perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,581 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 135,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 135,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,645 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 123,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 107,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 97,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,792 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 79,779 miles

Centre Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 79,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N110 SCG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N110 SCG, 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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N110 SCG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1996.

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