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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar saddle bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills at front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills at front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear w/ arches corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis leg (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis leg (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake flexi split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting loose. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Down suspension arm bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slight corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slight corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear spare wheel carrier heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone middle ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone middle ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front inner sills corroded outwith prescribed areas both sides
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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W331 ONN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W331 ONN, 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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W331 ONN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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