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P130 GNA

1996 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,269 mi
Last recorded115,269 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 116107,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 GNA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 115,269 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear diff slight seepage

rear tyres worn

steering rack slight seepage

Pass 29 Jan 2011 109,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 109,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,551 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 101,548 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 98,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,361 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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P130 GNA is a 1996 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 107,253 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P130 GNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 30 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P130 GNA is a 1996 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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