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N167 MUA

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 MUA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 163,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes greased

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2016 163,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/wheel arch- AS PER MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill- jacking point - AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear main, also grease applied, inspection limited (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of offside front wing, lower section damaged

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Security of offside front door card

Slight roughness in steering found during lock to lock check

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 157,792 miles

Dampness to offside rear brake backplate

Grease applied to brake pipes, inspection limited

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Security of exhaust heatshield

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2015 157,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Dampness to offside rear brake backplate

Grease applied to brake pipes, inspection limited

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Security of exhaust heatshield

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 146,103 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 146,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Dampness on and around steering rack-Borderline

Exhaust centre pipe supporting bracket broken, system still remains adequately supported

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Grease applied to brake pipes-Inspection Limited

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

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

Oil leak

Security of exhaust heatshield-Rear Section

Security of interior mirror

Pass 10 Dec 2012 139,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 134,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 134,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 127,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

grease to all brake pipes inspection limited

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 120,850 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 120,804 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,722 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 112,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 106,335 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Dec 2007 106,335 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil added

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,804 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 86,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,637 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 76,637 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N167 MUA is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N167 MUA, 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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N167 MUA is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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