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W202 OAJ

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,629 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 60,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 43,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 41,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 38,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 31,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,263 miles

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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W202 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W202 OAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W202 OAJ registered?

W202 OAJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W202 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W202 OAJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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