1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · N26 PUW
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 156,232 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N26 PUW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2011
- 156,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N26 PUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (N26 PUW) between June 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
N26 PUW Mileage History
- 22/06/2006106,230 mi
- 22/06/2006106,230 mi
- 30/06/2007116,192 mi+9,962 mi
- 03/07/2007116,232 mi+40 mi
- 22/07/2008125,521 mi+9,289 mi
- 20/07/2009135,628 mi+10,107 mi
- 25/06/2010144,914 mi+9,286 mi
- 25/06/2010144,916 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/2011156,232 mi+11,316 mi
Average of roughly 9,637 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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