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N364 JBY

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN364 JBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres slightly fouling with inner arches

centre exhaust mounting hanger worn and rattling

nearside front lower arm bush worn

offside door mirror glass crack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,026 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres slightly fouling with inner arches

centre exhaust mounting hanger worn and rattling

nearside front lower arm bush worn

offside door mirror glass crack

Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,598 miles

bonnet struts weak

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

nearside front brake pad wearing thin compared to offside

nearside rear outer side light dim

nearside rear window insecure

offside mirror glass crack

offside rear bulb holder worn

power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,905 miles

***Strong Advise*** offside rear tyre worn and has a puncture 205/55/16

bonnet struts weak

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear outer side light bulb n/working

offside front fog lamp n/working

offside front shock aborber weak

offside mirror glass cracked but still able to see clear enough view

oil leak

rev counter faulty

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

***Strong Advise*** offside rear tyre worn and has a puncture 205/55/16

bonnet struts weak

both front brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear outer side light bulb n/working

offside front fog lamp n/working

offside front shock aborber weak

offside mirror glass cracked but still able to see clear enough view

oil leak

rev counter faulty

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,093 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

tracking recomended

Fail 4 Nov 2008 78,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

tracking recomended

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 73,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,231 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 69,156 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N364 JBY is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N364 JBY, 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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N364 JBY is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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