MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
2/ slight damage to windscreen
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2/ slight damage to windscreen
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine seems to be misfiring
offside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm
slight play in offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes corroded to legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N354 ARA is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N354 ARA, 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 ARA registered?
N354 ARA is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1996.
Is N354 ARA safe to buy?
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