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N256 OHM

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 OHM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 132,316 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 132,316 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,538 miles

both front brake hoses perishing - recommend replace soon

both rear shockers corroding + top mounts worn

both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting/getting weak

corroision around o/s/r jacking point

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust front pipe hanger corrded/broken

rear indicators fading colour

Fail 19 Aug 2011 126,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear indicators fading colour

both front brake hoses perishing - recommend replace soon

both rear shockers corroding + top mounts worn

both rear trailing arms front bushes splitting/getting weak

corroision around o/s/r jacking point

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust front pipe hanger corrded/broken

Pass 4 Aug 2010 118,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 118,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 112,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2009 112,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 104,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 104,676 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,568 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 93,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,066 miles

CENTRE SPOILER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING OR NOT CONNECTED

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,773 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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N256 OHM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N256 OHM, 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 N256 OHM registered?

N256 OHM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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