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N301 NWO

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 NWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 146,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 146,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 140,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

o/s/f track rod slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2008 134,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 134,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 127,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,184 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 119,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn thin

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished and cracked

offside front tyre worn to the legal limit

offside rear tyre very advanced wear

Pass 6 Dec 2005 107,803 miles

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished and cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre advanced wear

Fail 6 Dec 2005 107,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished and cracked

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre advanced wear

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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N301 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue 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 N301 NWO, 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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N301 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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