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N312 JFV

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 JFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 145,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,609 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 89,801 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2005 89,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres perished

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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N312 JFV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N312 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N312 JFV registered?

N312 JFV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N312 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N312 JFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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