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N314 PUU

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 PUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 125,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak bad oil leak on engine ()

emissions test aborted due to over heating and coolant loss

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,702 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 123,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,695 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,930 miles

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lmaps have 50% where the illumination is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.1.4b)The steering lock does not engage as intended

(2.3.3a)The power steering is slightly noisy in operation when the steering is turned lock to lock

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(2.6.1)The offisde rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(2c)The engine has a slight oil leak present

(2c)The engine oil level is slightly over filled

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and is operating close to the end of its travel

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe is corroding

(5.4.2)The instrument display Supplementary Restraint Warning Lamp does not illuminate when required

(6.1.1)The nearside front lower outer sill has excessive corrosion present around the jacking point area

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust section has a slight leak present

(8.1.2a)The offside front door mirror housing has been damaged at some point and a temporay repair completed to remove sharp edges

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 9 Jan 2015 119,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lamps have 50%,which do not illuminate when required

(2.1.4b)The steering column lock does not appear to engage as intended

(2.3.3a)The power steering is slightly noisy in operation when the steering wheel is turned lock to lock

(2.3.3b)The power steering components are contaminated with oil indicating that a seepage might be present

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(2.6.1)The offisde rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(2c)The engine oil level has been slightly over filled

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the tyre pressures are required as today the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(2c)There is a slight engine oil leak present

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations,indicating that service adjustments are required

(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) have corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe is corroding

(5.4.2)The Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp does not illuminate when required,indicating that a fault is present

(6.1.1)The nearside front lower outer sill has excessive corrosion present around the jacking point area

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,308 miles

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lamps have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of examination

(1.2.1b)The nearside rear brake lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.1.4b)The steering column lock does not function at the time of examination,although a BMW 2T Siren alarm system is fitted

(2.2D.1)There is roughness present within the steering mechanism when the steering wheel is turned lock to lock

(2.3.3b)The power steering system has a seepage of fluid present

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is heavily corroded and the visual examination is seriously impeared

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough in operation

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are rough in operation

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel has exceeded the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and is very close to the end of its travel

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has corrosion present

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has a cut/damage present less than 25mm/10%,not exposing the cords or ply

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.60mm at the time of retest

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(6.1.1)The nearside front jacking point structural area is excessively corroded

(6.1C.1)The offside front wing mirror housing is slightly damaged

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting and deteriorated

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

(1.1A.3b)The offside rear position lamps have 50% which do not illuminate at the time of examination

(1.2.1b)The nearside rear brake lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.1.4b)The steering column lock does not function at the time of examination,although a BMW 2T Siren alarm system is fitted

(2.2D.1)There is roughness present within the steering mechanism when the steering wheel is turned lock to lock

(2.3.3b)The power steering system has a seepage of fluid present

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is heavily corroded and the visual examination is seriously impeared

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough in operation

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings are rough in operation

(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel has exceeded the vehicle manufacturer recommendations and is very close to the end of its travel

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe has corrosion present

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre breadth of tread has a cut/damage present less than 25mm/10%,not exposing the cords or ply

(4.1D.1e)The nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.65mm

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(6.1.1)The nearside front jacking point structural area is excessively corroded

(6.1C.1)The offside front bumper corner area is insecure

(6.1C.1)The offside front wing mirror housing is slightly damaged

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting and deteriorated

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 113,992 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,950 miles

n/s/f indicator is starting to show white

n/s/r wheel bearin g has slight noise

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f indicator is starting to show white

Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2010 111,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2009 109,892 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 109,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 108,240 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 108,236 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 106,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PUU is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N314 PUU, 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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N314 PUU is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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