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N349 UAV

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,942 mi
Last recorded235,942 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 UAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 235,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 235,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 220,195 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 94,692 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 197,064 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N349 UAV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N349 UAV, 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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What year was N349 UAV registered?

N349 UAV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N349 UAV safe to buy?

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