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N445 CAV

1996 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,042 mi
Last recorded244,042 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 CAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 244,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 244,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 231,668 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 231,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake flexis are perished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 219,283 miles

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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N445 CAV is a 1996 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N445 CAV, 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 N445 CAV registered?

N445 CAV is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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