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W362 OBN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,388 mi
Last recorded121,388 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW362 OBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 104,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,681 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,075 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,414 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,429 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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W362 OBN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W362 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W362 OBN registered?

W362 OBN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W362 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W362 OBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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