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N123 ARD

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 ARD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,953 miles

both bottom ball joints have play

both lower arm rear bushes have play

both steering arms have slight play

engine damp with oil

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,476 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

engine rack and rack boots damp with oil

front brake hose's perished

Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

engine rack and rack boots damp with oil

front brake hose's perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,789 miles

o/s/washer blocked

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn close to cords 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,388 miles

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

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,167 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,982 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,600 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 13,662 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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N123 ARD is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N123 ARD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N123 ARD registered?

N123 ARD is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N123 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 ARD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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