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N248 YGM

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,545 mi
Last recorded109,545 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 YGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,545 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,439 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Engine leaking oil.

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded. (brake backing plate) Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in front bottom ball joints.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear inner side lights not working

condensation in both headlights

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear inner side lights not working

condensation in both headlights

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,398 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 80,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 58,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R parking slow late in operation.

O/S/R seatbelt latching device broken.

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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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N248 YGM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N248 YGM, 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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N248 YGM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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