MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE
Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wiper blades not very effective
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Both front wiper blades "hard" but do clear screen at time of test.
Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm and perished.
Front brake pads appear to be approx. 75- 80% worn and discs appear poor.
O/S/F tyre bald on both edges, worn down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) and perished.
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both front wiper blades "hard" but do clear screen at time of test.
Both rear tyres worn down to 2mm and perished.
Front brake pads appear to be approx. 75- 80% worn and discs appear poor.
O/S/F tyre bald on both edges, worn down to 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm) and perished.
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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N208 WUP is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N208 WUP, 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 N208 WUP registered?
N208 WUP is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1996.
Is N208 WUP safe to buy?
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