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N336 OGJ

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 92,364 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 92,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,562 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension lower arm corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 86,562 miles

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

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

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

offside rear suspension lower arm corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,818 miles

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

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

rear exhaust cladding peeling

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,778 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer cladding deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,778 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer cladding deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,188 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine.

slight harshness at rear wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,751 miles

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

nearside parking brake low in effort.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,399 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 76,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 70,974 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,974 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,640 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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N336 OGJ 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 64.3%.

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 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 N336 OGJ, 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 N336 OGJ registered?

N336 OGJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N336 OGJ safe to buy?

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