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N354 AOL

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 AOL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front floor mounted bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill area is corroded but not perforated when tested

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front floor mounted bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake ridged pipes are slightly corroded

both rear floor pans have surface corrosion but are not excessive when tested

both rear tyres are wearing on the shoulders and have slight surface cracking

surface corrosion on offside rear sill area. intact when tested.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 131,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front floor mounted bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill area is corroded but not perforated when tested

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front floor mounted bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front brake ridged pipes are slightly corroded

both rear floor pans have surface corrosion but are not excessive when tested

both rear tyres are wearing on the shoulders and have slight surface cracking

surface corrosion on offside rear sill area. intact when tested.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,373 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake imbalance

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake imbalance

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 107,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads look low oil leak

nsr child seat fitted/belt not tested

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,843 miles

oil leaks

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight play to steering system

Fail 7 Nov 2012 97,662 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake peddle slightly spongy

oil leaks

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight play to steering system

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre small cracks in sidwall

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 75,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,447 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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N354 AOL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N354 AOL, 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 N354 AOL registered?

N354 AOL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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