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N369 CKL

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,896 mi
Last recorded81,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN369 CKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,896 miles

Brake fluid level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower wishbone rear bushes perished

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Offside and nearside front lower ball joints slightly worn

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,228 miles

Battery insecure.

Front lower wishbone rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cut.

Offside rear seatbelt not subject to full inspection as child restraint fitted.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in rear subframe front bushes.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,228 miles

Battery insecure.

Front lower wishbone rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cut.

Offside rear seatbelt not subject to full inspection as child restraint fitted.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight play in rear subframe front bushes.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,248 miles

front brake pads wearing low

oil leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2008 70,028 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads wearing low

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,890 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 62,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake imbalance

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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N369 CKL is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N369 CKL, 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 N369 CKL registered?

N369 CKL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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