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N132 FEV

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 FEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 146,657 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 133,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 119,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 119,684 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge and nearing the cords

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 104,058 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on the inner most edges

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate slightly marked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 103,984 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on the inner most edges

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear footbrake brake readings very low n/s 19kg o/s 11kg

front number plate slightly marked

offside rear handbrake not working

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 79,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,510 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 68,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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N132 FEV is a 1996 BMW 316 in White 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 N132 FEV, 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 N132 FEV registered?

N132 FEV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1996.

Is N132 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N132 FEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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