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N11 RHU

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 RHU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 81,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 81,932 miles

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 74,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,422 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front steering arm slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2006 67,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,664 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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N11 RHU is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 N11 RHU, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N11 RHU registered?

N11 RHU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is N11 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 RHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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