MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
air bag warning lamp on dash
both front headlamps have condensation inside
slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
air bag warning lamp on dash
both front headlamps have condensation inside
slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N451 YDC is a 1996 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N451 YDC, 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 N451 YDC registered?
N451 YDC is a 1996 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 1996.
Is N451 YDC safe to buy?
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