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N130 XGM

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 XGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,380 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 118,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 114,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 107,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,324 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,357 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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N130 XGM is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N130 XGM, 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 N130 XGM registered?

N130 XGM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N130 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N130 XGM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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