MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 tyres worn close to limit
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
2 tyres worn close to limit
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N144 HOY is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N144 HOY, 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 N144 HOY registered?
N144 HOY is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 1996.
Is N144 HOY safe to buy?
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