MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
both front anti-roll bar link bushes unbonding
hole in nearside headlamp glass
offside front tyre wearing on outer edges
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front anti-roll bar link bushes unbonding
hole in nearside headlamp glass
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S HEAD LIGHT LENS
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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N212 BJH is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N212 BJH, 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 N212 BJH registered?
N212 BJH is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 1996.
Is N212 BJH safe to buy?
The MOT history for N212 BJH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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