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N113 FTW

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 FTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,035 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs scored

both rear tyres wearing inner edges/perishing & nail in treads

heatshield loose

hole in nearside headlamp lens

rear silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,344 miles

Front washer jets partially blocked

Front wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front washer jets partially blocked

Front wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front wipers worn

ns headlamp cracked

nsf osf electric window switches missing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

front wipers worn

ns headlamp cracked

nsf osf electric window switches missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,758 miles

Both front wiper blades are split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number is cracked.

Nearside body panel has accident damage.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,783 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,908 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,908 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT

BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS BADLY PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

NEARSIDE WASHER JET REQUIRES ATTENTION

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN TO EXCESS

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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N113 FTW is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N113 FTW, 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 N113 FTW registered?

N113 FTW is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 1996.

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