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N298 JLM

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,586 mi
Last recorded69,586 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 JLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 68,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,307 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 65,307 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,351 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,654 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 53,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,812 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,702 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 39,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,999 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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N298 JLM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N298 JLM, 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 N298 JLM registered?

N298 JLM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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