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P527 UBV

1996 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 BMW 116107,253 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 UBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014
Fail 19 Jun 2014

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 235,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

after market exhaust fitted

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

both front wishbone rear mounts deteriorated

front shocks loosing damping effect

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 226,804 miles

Oil leak

rear light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2011 217,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,094 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre on the wrong way round

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 204,010 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 204,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 196,039 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 196,039 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 184,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 184,095 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 168,456 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 168,456 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P527 UBV is a 1996 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P527 UBV, 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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P527 UBV is a 1996 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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