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N24 PUW

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,398 mi
Last recorded77,398 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 PUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 77,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,927 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,171 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,025 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,929 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,642 miles

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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N24 PUW is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N24 PUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N24 PUW registered?

N24 PUW is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N24 PUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 PUW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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