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N186 RAV

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,297 mi
Last recorded132,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 RAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 132,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 132,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 124,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 115,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres perished

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre 2mm and perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

over heating

Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,701 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting to wear !

Pass 27 May 2009 110,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 110,307 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil level low, oil leak !

hand brake leaver is starting to get high

rear number plate is starting to fade

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,935 miles

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 22 May 2007 105,752 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 103,727 miles

both rack ends have slight play

engine has quite large oil leak

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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N186 RAV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N186 RAV, 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 N186 RAV registered?

N186 RAV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N186 RAV safe to buy?

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