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N255 UHO

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 UHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 79,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,432 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 43,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,538 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,827 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,032 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,654 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,745 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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N255 UHO is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N255 UHO, 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

How do I check the history of N255 UHO?

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What year was N255 UHO registered?

N255 UHO is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N255 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N255 UHO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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