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N225 JFM

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 JFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,260 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 101,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,501 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside and offside front brake hose deteriorated and ferrules rusty

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at a joint

Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside and offside front brake hose deteriorated and ferrules rusty

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at a joint

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 95,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing lower on its inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,146 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 79,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,781 miles

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

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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N225 JFM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N225 JFM, 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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N225 JFM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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