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N34 XTV

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 XTV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,935 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,224 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,386 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing the window

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,826 miles

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

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

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,553 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,733 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,998 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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N34 XTV is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N34 XTV, 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 N34 XTV registered?

N34 XTV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N34 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N34 XTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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