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W343 OLE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 OLE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,388 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,674 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slight perished

near side rear tyre wall deterioation by craks

off side front tyre wall deterioation

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 May 2009 62,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes slight perished

near side rear tyre wall deterioation by craks

off side front tyre wall deterioation

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,932 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,954 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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W343 OLE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W343 OLE, 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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What year was W343 OLE registered?

W343 OLE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W343 OLE safe to buy?

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