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N345 USH

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,708 mi
Last recorded137,708 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 USH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,708 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NOISE FROM CLUTCH

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

STEERING LOCK INOPERATIVE PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 137,708 miles

Spare tyre defective

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NOISE FROM CLUTCH

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

STEERING LOCK INOPERATIVE PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 129,986 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2011 129,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2010 121,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 115,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 109,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,952 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 101,935 miles

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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N345 USH is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N345 USH, 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 N345 USH registered?

N345 USH is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N345 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N345 USH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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