MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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