MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise both front tyres, they are heavily worn on inner edges.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V417 DTO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V417 DTO, 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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V417 DTO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 January 2000.
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