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N19 ADW

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 ADW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 120,325 miles

Offside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts SUSPENSION ARM (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced LOW (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,132 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 114,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 110,793 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 102,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 95,712 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,439 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 90,427 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 67,231 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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N19 ADW is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N19 ADW, 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 N19 ADW registered?

N19 ADW is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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