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N284 GBY

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,830 mi
Last recorded238,830 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 GBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 238,830 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 238,287 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 224,524 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 211,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 201,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 201,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 190,069 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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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?

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