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N388 YAO

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 YAO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 103,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,096 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 77,882 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes showing seperation

Fail 15 Aug 2008 77,841 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes showing seperation

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,993 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,036 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 67,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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N388 YAO is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black 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 N388 YAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N388 YAO registered?

N388 YAO is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N388 YAO safe to buy?

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