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N150 BNF

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,870 mi
Last recorded47,870 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 BNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 47,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,438 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 47,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,457 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 46,457 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both front jets inoperative (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 45,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 45,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,920 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,916 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,817 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,196 miles

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

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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N150 BNF is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N150 BNF, 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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N150 BNF is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N150 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N150 BNF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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