MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high level stop lamp out.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high level stop lamp out.
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N234 KGT is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N234 KGT, 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 N234 KGT registered?
N234 KGT is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N234 KGT safe to buy?
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