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N369 KVL

1996 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN369 KVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear arches slight corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral corrosion through out car

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches slight corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral corrosion through out car

Pass 27 Jul 2013 101,470 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavy greased

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 22 Jul 2013 101,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavy greased

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,529 miles

brake pipes greased appear ok.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased, some corrosion but appear sound.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,148 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,888 miles

fuel cap seal worn , bonding split/splitting on both wishbone rear bushes , rear axle "tube" bushes worn , corrosion on various metal brake pipes , slight play in steering & suspension joints

Fail 24 Jul 2009 89,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap seal worn , bonding split/splitting on both wishbone rear bushes , rear axle "tube" bushes worn , corrosion on various metal brake pipes , slight play in steering & suspension joints

Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,250 miles

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

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 KVL is a 1996 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N369 KVL, 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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N369 KVL is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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