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N445 NWO

1996 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 316104,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 NWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 123,477 miles

Brake pipes @ rear rusting.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes @ rear rusting.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 113,295 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,323 miles

tyres near limit play in front ball joints and wishbone bushes metal brake pipes corroded rear, front flexible brake pipes perrished

Fail 26 Jun 2007 100,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in both front lower ball joints and wishbone bushes rear metal brake pipes corroded front flexible brake pipes perrished

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,295 miles

offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.Nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jun 2005 73,970 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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N445 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N445 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

N445 NWO is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N445 NWO safe to buy?

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