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W353 BKN

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,555 mi
Last recorded178,555 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 BKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 178,555 miles

215/40/17 fitted to front 225/55/16 fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket to gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak no drips

Fail 20 Jul 2018 178,486 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not tilting (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not tilting (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

215/40/17 fitted to front 225/55/16 fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective gear box hanger to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 162,914 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 162,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking passengers side engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front fuel tank worn thin (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 133,687 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 133,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,778 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,841 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 109,804 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 82,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,085 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

drive belt rubbers perishing/cracking

fuel cap rubber broken

rear wiper blade rubber spilt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,723 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 49,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very close to 1.5mm limit

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread

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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W353 BKN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W353 BKN, 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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W353 BKN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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