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N274 UEW

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,423 mi
Last recorded112,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 UEW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 111,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 111,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 109,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,156 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear number plate letters beginning to fade.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 97,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,619 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N274 UEW is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 N274 UEW, 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 N274 UEW registered?

N274 UEW is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N274 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 UEW 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.

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