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W331 ONN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,735 mi
Last recorded203,735 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 ONN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 203,735 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 203,731 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 203,330 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 203,330 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 202,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 200,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 198,494 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 198,488 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 198,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 195,622 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 185,263 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2017 176,367 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2017 176,358 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 176,323 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 168,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 160,827 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 149,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 131,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,093 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,091 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,434 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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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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