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N35 LHT

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 LHT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,473 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 102,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,715 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,542 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipes split

near side shock top bump stop poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,999 miles

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

air bag light on

near side shock top bump stop poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2006 53,168 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

n/s/r shock top bump stop poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2005 50,003 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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N35 LHT is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N35 LHT, 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 N35 LHT registered?

N35 LHT is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N35 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 LHT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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