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ExpiredMileage
68,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
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?
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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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N387 HCS is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1996.
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