MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr/osr (2.7.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr/osr (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
hand brake near top of travel
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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N293 SMX is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N293 SMX, 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 N293 SMX registered?
N293 SMX is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 1996.
Is N293 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N293 SMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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