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N136 DKJ

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,712 mi
Last recorded123,712 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 123,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash would benefit from attention

Fail 21 Oct 2016 123,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Screen wash would benefit from attention

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,197 miles

corrosion in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,331 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside front fog light not working

slight perishing in both front brake hoses

Fail 10 Oct 2014 108,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate in poor condition

offside front fog light not working

slight perishing in both front brake hoses

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,356 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,288 miles

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

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,266 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2011 82,266 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting at gear box in very poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,984 miles

exhaust mounting at gear box in poor condition

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting at gear box in poor condition

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,410 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in windscreen non swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in windscreen non swept area

nails in both nearside tyres

nearside front tyre generally worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,682 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,052 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 35,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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N136 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N136 DKJ, 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 N136 DKJ registered?

N136 DKJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N136 DKJ safe to buy?

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