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A18 OKS

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OKS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 166,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 158,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 150,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner sills corroded

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 139,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 139,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusting

rear no plate poor

small mark in front screen

small play in near side front inner rack ball joint

small rust on both front coil springs

small rust on off side front brake pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small blow on rear exhaust box /box rusting

small mark in front screen

small play in near side front inner rack ball joint

Fail 12 Mar 2020 133,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on under tape (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small blow on rear exhaust box /box rusting

small mark in front screen

small play in near side front inner rack ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge of tread ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate covered up at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,066 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just met

Oil leak ()

Steering rack damaged but serviceable leaking oil (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,279 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 90,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,028 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,760 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,760 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,711 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,973 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

H/Brrake at end of accept travel

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear mounts worn

Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,973 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

H/Brrake at end of accept travel

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear mounts worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,230 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,944 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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A18 OKS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 OKS, 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 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 OKS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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