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N33 FBL

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 FBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,773 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 122,763 miles

Brake performance not tested near side rear brake pipe burst and leaking cannot guarantee other brake pipes condition unknown /brake pipes painted over (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front fog lights not working

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,702 miles

Aux belt very heavily cracked/drives PAS pump

General heavier corrosion of rear suspension components

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished but not excessive (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/r brake pipe from hose to wheel cylinder corroded

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 6mm 185/65R15 88H

Fail 14 Mar 2016 114,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from splitter to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r from splitter to hose and hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated badly perished but not excessive (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 6mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f and all rear steel brake pipes

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f and all rear steel brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perishing

tyre tread depths both front 5mm both rear 3mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,443 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,443 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/f and all rear metal brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 4mm 185/65R15 88H

Fail 11 Mar 2013 101,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to o/s/f and all rear metal brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 4mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,314 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r brake binding when turned by hand.

rear silencer outer casing in poor condition.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 98,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r brake binding when turned by hand.

rear silencer outer casing in poor condition.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting beacket corroded and rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s wiper blade split

slight corrosion to o/s/f and all rear steel brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 4.5mm 185/65r15 88h

Fail 4 Apr 2011 94,533 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting beacket corroded and rear silencer outer casing in poor condition

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

o/s wiper blade split

slight corrosion to o/s/f and all rear steel brake pipes

tyre tread depths both front 6mm both rear 4.5mm 185/65r15 88h

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm both rear 5mm 185/65r15 88h

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,912 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,912 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,006 miles

stone chip to windscreen outside swept area, slight movement in o/s inner rack

tyre tread both front 7.5mm both rear 6mm 185/65r15 h fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,970 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

stone chip to windscreen outside swept area, slight movement in o/s inner rack. tyre tread n/s/f 2mm o/s/f 3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 6mm 185/65 r15 h fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,475 miles

TYRES 18565R15H both front 4.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 6.5mm spare is space saver and as new

various scratches and dents on car, pulley belt cracking, exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through - not blowing at time of test, slight amount of oil on power steering rack, front brake imbalance approachibg limit at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRES 18565R15H both front 4.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 6.5mm spare is space saver and as new

various scratches and dents on car, pulley belt cracking, exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded through - not blowing at time of test, slight amount of oil on power steering rack, front brake imbalance approachibg limit at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,439 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,439 miles

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

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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N33 FBL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N33 FBL, 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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N33 FBL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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