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N209 KHG

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,919 mi
Last recorded133,919 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 KHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 133,919 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Fail 23 Apr 2020 133,774 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 22 May 2019 117,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 99,289 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 99,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 86,785 miles

Braking efficiency is ok but o/s rear readings are slightly low and may need attention before the next test

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 86,785 miles

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

Braking efficiency is ok but o/s rear readings are slightly low and may need attention before the next test

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 79,963 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,878 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 76,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,203 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 65,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 62,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2009 59,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 59,599 miles

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

rear axle mtg wearing on both sides

Pass 3 May 2008 56,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,135 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,135 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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N209 KHG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N209 KHG, 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 N209 KHG registered?

N209 KHG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N209 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 KHG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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