MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag bight on
brake pad wear indicator on, pads ok
fromt number plate faded although still readable
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag bight on
brake pad wear indicator on, pads ok
fromt number plate faded although still readable
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Air bag warning lamp on
Heavy oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Warning lamp staying on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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N296 VPG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N296 VPG, 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 N296 VPG registered?
N296 VPG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 1996.
Is N296 VPG safe to buy?
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