MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In place front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Underside condition corrosion
All brake discs surfaces rusty
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
General underside condition (rusty)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses deteriorating
Light surface corrosion on brake disc contact surfaces
Slight metal brake pipe carrion in places front and rear
All brake discs corroded on contact surfaces
Front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
Metal brake pipes corroded in places front to rear
Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses starting to perish
Inner steering tie rods have slight play
Slight brake bind o/s/r
surface corrosion on metal brake pipes
Front flexy hoses starting to perish
N/s/r brake scrapping noise
O/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places
Slight play in front suspension arm inner ball joints
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front flexy hoses starting to perish
N/s/r brake scrapping noise
O/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places
Slight play in front suspension arm inner ball joints
Front brake balance just met requirement
Handbrake shoes sound dry or rusty
Minor play in nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear mud flap is falling off
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses starting to corrode
Minor movement in lower front suspension arm rear bushes
Minor play in both front lower suspension ball joints
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W171 MYA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W171 MYA, 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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W171 MYA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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