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N35 PUC

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 PUC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 90,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,001 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

note condition of exhaust rear box

Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,546 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,987 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,953 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is close to legal limit on outer edge.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate un-bonding

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,281 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 PUC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N35 PUC, 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 N35 PUC registered?

N35 PUC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N35 PUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 PUC shows 9 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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