MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1st gear faulty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drivers window faulty
rear exhaust heat sheild insercure
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1st gear faulty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drivers window faulty
rear exhaust heat sheild insercure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N246 MHG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N246 MHG, 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 N246 MHG registered?
N246 MHG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N246 MHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for N246 MHG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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