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N254 PYF

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 PYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% on front axel. limit is 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt worn due to oil leak. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front jacking points and rear arches/seals corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear washer jet blocked

Fail 29 Jul 2021 148,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% on front axel. limit is 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively belt worn due to oil leak. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front jacking points and rear arches/seals corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Aug 2020 144,544 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive **advise further attention ** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Window washer jet blocked

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated/defective

Fail 5 Aug 2020 144,397 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 6 bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid ageing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive **advise further attention ** (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Window washer jet blocked

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated/defective

Pass 24 Jul 2019

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018
Pass 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,906 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 101,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,080 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 91,080 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,675 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,911 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise drive belt poor condition needs changing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 71,363 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,155 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N254 PYF is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N254 PYF, 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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N254 PYF is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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