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N264 NWO

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,372 mi
Last recorded90,372 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN264 NWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from rear flexible brake hose to front brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,616 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 81,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,254 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 79,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,220 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 77,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,956 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2005 71,963 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 71,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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N264 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N264 NWO, 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 N264 NWO registered?

N264 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is N264 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N264 NWO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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