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N140 DKL

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 DKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,918 miles

engine oil leak

silencer very rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust baffles corroded

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,857 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes slight corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,407 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

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

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded to limits adv replace

n/s front shock rebound rubber deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 58,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded to limits adv replace

n/s front shock rebound rubber deteriorated

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,032 miles

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

advise front tyres worn

Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advise front tyres worn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,332 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,331 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N140 DKL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N140 DKL, 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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N140 DKL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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