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N258 GCR

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 GCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak engine

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,686 miles

Oil leak ()

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

interior rear view mirror insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,398 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,346 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 111,960 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 108,810 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 108,810 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 105,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 105,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 101,714 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 98,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 94,659 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 90,311 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 75,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N258 GCR is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N258 GCR, 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 N258 GCR registered?

N258 GCR is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N258 GCR safe to buy?

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