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N29 NAP

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 NAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 75,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,371 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,405 miles

Airbag lamp on.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag lamp on.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension upper wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,655 miles

Airbag warning light stays on

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both headlamp lens got condensation

Coolant level is low

N/S/R seat belt stalk cover is missing

Slight play on both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint rubber bushes

Slight play on both front lower suspension arm rear rubber bushes

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,769 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Both front suspension lower arms have play in outer ball-joint mounts & rear bushes.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag warning light on.

Both front suspension lower arms have play in outer ball-joint mounts & rear bushes.

Both wiper blades split.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Offside washer jet partly blocked.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,331 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,516 miles

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

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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N29 NAP is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N29 NAP, 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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N29 NAP is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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