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N342 ENE

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 ENE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,695 miles

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2019 150,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,818 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Fail 27 Mar 2018 148,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar D bush mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,358 miles

advise engine covered in oil and both diff output seals leaking oil

advise n/s/f lollypop suspension bush splitting out

advise n/s/f tyre carcass splitting and perishing

advise o/s/f antiroll bar chassis mounting point becoming corroded

advise o/s/f bottom balljoint bushing splitting out

advise o/s/r and middle sections of outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,358 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise engine covered in oil and both diff output seals leaking oil

advise n/s/f lollypop suspension bush splitting out

advise n/s/f tyre carcass splitting and perishing

advise o/s/f antiroll bar chassis mounting point becoming corroded

advise o/s/f bottom balljoint bushing splitting out

advise o/s/r and middle sections of outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,984 miles

centre exhaust blowing slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,511 miles

n/s/r jacking point corroded not excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2015 139,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r jacking point corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2014 136,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 136,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 131,629 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 122,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 122,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,428 miles

ADVISE O/S/F LOLLYPOP BUSH SPLITTING OUT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 110,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE O/S/F LOLLYPOP BUSH SPLITTING OUT

Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,718 miles

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

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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N342 ENE is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N342 ENE, 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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N342 ENE is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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