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N119 HOY

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 HOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 151,006 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 143,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres outer walls deteriorated/cracked

slight crack to front exhaust silencer/pipe

slight roughness felt to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2009 136,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 136,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 130,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

o/s headlamp lense chipped

Pass 27 Feb 2007 121,886 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 121,886 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

oil leak to engine bay

front numberplate cracked

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,363 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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N119 HOY is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N119 HOY, 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 N119 HOY registered?

N119 HOY is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N119 HOY safe to buy?

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