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N213 CKE

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,788 mi
Last recorded134,788 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 CKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 134,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

deterioration to & slight blow from rear exhaust box

nearside front shock absorber leaking

slight PAS fluid leaks from reservoir/hoses

Pass 6 May 2010 129,317 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 126,921 miles

deteriation to and slight blow rear exhaust box.

offside hand brake in need of attention.

oil seapage around PAS reseviour.

Pass 1 May 2008 122,171 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 May 2007 118,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 114,859 miles

rear of main brake pipes pitted & corroded

Pass 26 May 2005 111,034 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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N213 CKE is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N213 CKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N213 CKE registered?

N213 CKE is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N213 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 CKE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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