MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front number plate deteriorating
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre lamp not working
front number plate starting to deteriorate
tyre dephs 7mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/f 6mm o/s/r 7mm n/s/r
tyre size 185/65/15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre lamp not working
tyre dephs 7mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/f 6mm o/s/r 7mm n/s/r
tyre size 185/65/15
TYRES 18565R15H n/s/f 4.5mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm
front anti roll bar drop link lower bushes (both sides) cracking but no play at time of test
front number plate bubbling but can still be read corrctly at time of test
n/s reverse light n/w at time of test
n/s/r tyre approaching limit
o/s/r tyre cracking but no cords showing at time of test
rear silencer bracket corroded but secure at time of test
slight exhaust blow from rear silencer to centre pipe joint
see previous
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
auto gear shift selects without pressing release button
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N156 TPL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N156 TPL, 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 N156 TPL registered?
N156 TPL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1996.
Is N156 TPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for N156 TPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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