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N222 MRD

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,116 mi
Last recorded195,116 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 MRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 195,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 194,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2010 194,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 188,360 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 188,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 177,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 162,399 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 162,398 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 142,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,861 miles

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

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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N222 MRD is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N222 MRD, 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 N222 MRD registered?

N222 MRD is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N222 MRD safe to buy?

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