MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,297 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
Oil leak
both rear tyres are starting to wear !
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear number plate is starting to delaminate
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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