1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · N506 CMP
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 175,921 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N506 CMP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
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N506 CMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (N506 CMP) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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