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N372 XGM

1996 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,021 mi
Last recorded77,021 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 XGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 77,021 miles

brake warning light on

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 23 May 2011 77,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

engine ruff running

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel

offside front tyre close to legal limit advice change

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 May 2010 72,941 miles

brake warning light on

play in offside front steering arm/rack

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 15 May 2010 72,881 miles

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

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre close to legal limit .cut in sidewall and cracking advice change

play in offside front steering arm/rack

rear metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 May 2009 68,330 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to perish

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Fail 12 May 2009 68,330 miles

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

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

nearside front flexi brake pipe starting to perish

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front flexi brake pipe perishing

play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 13 May 2008 64,704 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 64,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 56,594 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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N372 XGM is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N372 XGM, 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 N372 XGM registered?

N372 XGM is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N372 XGM safe to buy?

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