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N407 AAN

1996 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,934 mi
Last recorded103,934 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 AAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,934 miles

handbrake long range travel + OSR brake sticking on slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,633 miles

exhaust rubber mounting split at rear

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 96,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

hand brake travel high, reserve travel avalible at time of test

oil leak

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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N407 AAN is a 1996 BMW 316 in Green 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 N407 AAN, 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 N407 AAN registered?

N407 AAN is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N407 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N407 AAN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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