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N386 KDX

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

269,145 mi
Last recorded269,145 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 KDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 269,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 263,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 May 2024 257,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 255,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 253,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 250,871 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 250,869 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 248,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 248,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe/slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 245,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 23 Jan 2018 241,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 236,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under side of car heavely under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 235,205 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 235,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 235,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock check (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 229,404 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 219,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ignition barrel worn

Pass 7 Jan 2014 219,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ignition barrel worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 210,056 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 200,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2012 200,564 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 196,202 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

brake pipes and hoses covered with grease/paint.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 196,202 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

brake pipes and hoses covered with grease/paint.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 196,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside steering rack joint worn

slight play in both rear axle bushes

unable to visually test all brake pipes due to underseal/grease

Pass 28 Nov 2009 191,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 187,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 185,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 185,387 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 180,730 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 180,563 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 180,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside wheelarch liner is rubbing on front wheel

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 174,020 miles

car has had n/s rear accident damage and been repaired

o/s front tyre cracking and o/s rear tyre 2mm

salight damage to fuel pipes

screen cracked out of swept aera

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2005 174,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s front tyre cracking and o/s rear tyre 2mm

oil leaks

slight damage to fuel pipes

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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N386 KDX is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N386 KDX, 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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N386 KDX is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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