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N16 JCC

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 JCC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 160,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 159,914 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 155,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 146,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 137,179 miles

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

both back wish bone back bushes have slight play

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 12 May 2006 132,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 132,091 miles

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

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

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

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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N16 JCC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N16 JCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 JCC registered?

N16 JCC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N16 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 JCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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