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N258 SMX

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,897 mi
Last recorded67,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 SMX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 67,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND EXTERNAL CASING LOOSE

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 67,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND EXTERNAL CASING LOOSE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 64,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,034 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,894 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,937 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn

Very slight oil seepage to front of engine

Very slight oil seepage to gearbox

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 SMX 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 87%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

N258 SMX is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N258 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N258 SMX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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