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N191 YDP

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,166 mi
Last recorded36,166 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 YDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak, dripping

slight bind at n/s/f brake

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,173 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 28,173 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both bottom ball joints slight play

centre lamp not working

front headlamps condensation

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,730 miles

both bottom ball joints slight play

centre lamp not working

front headlamps condensation

nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 895 miles

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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N191 YDP is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N191 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.

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What year was N191 YDP registered?

N191 YDP is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N191 YDP safe to buy?

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