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N272 PYF

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 PYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,227 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 95,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air leak from engine area

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 81,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 71,411 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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N272 PYF is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N272 PYF, 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 N272 PYF registered?

N272 PYF is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N272 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 PYF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N272 PYF have outstanding finance?

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