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N186 YDP

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 YDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,229 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 112,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front no plate slight deteriorated//slight damage nsf wing/trim // exhaust mid heat shield loose and back box casing / mount rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2009 109,276 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front no plate slight deteriorated//slight damage nsf wing/trim // exhaust mid heat shield loose and back box casing / mount rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,345 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT PERISHED//FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED// HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH// SIGN OF FLUID LEAK POWER STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Dec 2008 106,331 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT PERISHED//FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED// HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH// SIGN OF FLUID LEAK POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Dec 2007 100,388 miles

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

noise o/s rear

Pass 16 Dec 2006 90,609 miles

hand brake only just passes on performance

Pass 17 Dec 2005 80,510 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 80,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YDP is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N186 YDP, 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 N186 YDP registered?

N186 YDP is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N186 YDP safe to buy?

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