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V246 OAN

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 OAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 146,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 146,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 144,476 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 144,475 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 139,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 139,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 133,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 126,982 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 126,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 121,081 miles
Fail 14 May 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,106 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 100,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 94,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 87,286 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 80,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on recomend diagnostics and repair

nail in tyre

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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V246 OAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V246 OAN, 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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V246 OAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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