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N152 VPJ

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge slightly.

Offside sill slightly corroded not with in any mounting point.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,189 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge slightly.

Offside sill slightly corroded not with in any mounting point.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 128,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,758 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 122,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 117,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner surface on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2011 117,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner surface on edges

n s f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 114,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

n s f door handle trim loose

o s f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,769 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front wipers smearing slighly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 102,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 95,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 92,844 miles

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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N152 VPJ is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N152 VPJ, 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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N152 VPJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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