MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak ()
Central Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Central Front Lower Oil leak ()
Central Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to Front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to Front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to Front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to Front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Upper Engine oil leak
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust touching exhaust shield
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Upper Engine oil leak
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust touching exhaust shield
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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N398 HMJ is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N398 HMJ, 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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N398 HMJ is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 1996.
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