MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise Both F/Wheel rims slightly distorted
Advise F/Disc pads appear very low
Advise front exhaust mounting broken & heat sheild loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise Both F/Wheel rims slightly distorted
Advise F/Disc pads appear very low
Advise front exhaust mounting broken & heat sheild loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise N/S/R door does not open
Advise slight wear to N/S Wiper arm linkage
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
n/side rear spring fitted wrongly
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N284 GBY is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 N284 GBY, 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.
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What year was N284 GBY registered?
N284 GBY is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1996.
Is N284 GBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for N284 GBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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