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N331 TPC

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 TPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 97,576 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres 2mm

exhaust heat shields rattle

Pass 26 Jan 2007 89,755 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N\S\R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 27 Jan 2006 84,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N\S\R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

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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N331 TPC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N331 TPC, 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 N331 TPC registered?

N331 TPC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N331 TPC safe to buy?

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