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N19 FRU

1997 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,451 mi
Last recorded117,451 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 FRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,451 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,223 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 113,223 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 108,239 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail box slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2019 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail box slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,378 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust tail box

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust tail box

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,445 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust tailpipe

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to exhaust tail box

Pass 27 Feb 2012

slight oil leak from pas system poss filler cap

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,782 miles

front flexi hoses poor

pas system leak slight

rear exhaust poor

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,344 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 FRU is a 1997 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 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 FRU, 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 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N19 FRU?

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What year was N19 FRU registered?

N19 FRU is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is N19 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 FRU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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