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N367 ESR

1996 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN367 ESR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2009 109,099 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear gaitor burst

Fail 18 Sep 2009 109,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside rear gaitor burst

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,894 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

exhaust corrosion/condition

front to rear brake pipe and front transverse brake pipe corrosion

rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

Fail 29 Jul 2008 102,894 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe and front transverse brake pipe corrosion

rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

Pass 10 May 2007 94,625 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 94,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2006 90,102 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 90,102 miles

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

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor split

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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N367 ESR is a 1996 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N367 ESR, 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 N367 ESR registered?

N367 ESR is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N367 ESR safe to buy?

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