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N387 HCS

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 HCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,736 miles

Al metal rear brake pipes are looking very rusty and should be attended to.

Both front metal brake pipes within wheel arches are very rusty and should be attended to.

Both front tyres are approaching wear limits.

N/S front tyre is feathering on edges.

Silencer is very rusty.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,912 miles

All visible metal brake pipes are looking rusty and benefit of doubt is given to customer. I would advise having brake pipes overhauled.

Both front brake pipes within wheeel arches are rusty. esp.n/s/front one. This should be attended to. †

Front to rear beake pipes are showing signs of corrosion, esp. to rear. These should be attended to.

Rear brake pipes around rear flexis are showing signs of corrosion and should be attended to. †

Rear subframe bushes have some movement on them. †

Silencer is very rusty but not leaking. †

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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N387 HCS is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N387 HCS, 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 N387 HCS registered?

N387 HCS is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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