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N337 PTG

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 PTG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,956 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 126,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 122,909 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust bracket

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washers fair

Pass 26 May 2010 116,948 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust brackets

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 110,348 miles

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated others "H" rated

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 110,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated others "H" rated

O/s front wheel does not spin freely when rotated

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

Oil leak

Some distortion and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,994 miles

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Some distorsion and imbalance in front brakes

Fail 3 Jun 2008 103,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Handbrake travel fair

N/s front tyre "T" speed rated all others "H" rated

O/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Some distorsion and imbalance in front brakes

Pass 31 May 2007 95,825 miles

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

Slight oil leak

n/s rear wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,933 miles

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

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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N337 PTG is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N337 PTG, 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 N337 PTG registered?

N337 PTG is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N337 PTG safe to buy?

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