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N314 FWA

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,278 mi
Last recorded141,278 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 FWA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 137,099 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 137,099 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,659 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,969 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 132,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,009 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 121,770 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 118,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 109,885 miles

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)

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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N314 FWA is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N314 FWA, 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 N314 FWA registered?

N314 FWA is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N314 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N314 FWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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