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W371 OCF

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,158 mi
Last recorded203,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 OCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 203,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 8 May 2015 190,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 190,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 189,514 miles

engine light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

slight leak both front struts

steering coupling very badly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 189,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight leak both front struts

engine light on

front brake discs very badly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

steering coupling very badly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 181,005 miles

Battery charge light on

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox/exhaust clamp corroded

nearside headlight lense deteriorated

nearside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside headlight lense deteriorated

offside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 14 Jun 2011 173,280 miles

engine light on

front flexi brake pipes perished

front pads and discs very low

offside front indicator light cracked

rear pads and discs low

steering coupling corroded

stone chip windscreen

washers poor

Fail 10 Jun 2011 173,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

front flexi brake pipes perished

front pads and discs very low

offside front indicator light cracked

rear pads and discs low

steering coupling corroded

stone chip windscreen

washers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 159,057 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 147,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 134,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 119,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 102,933 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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W371 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red 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 W371 OCF, 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 W371 OCF registered?

W371 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W371 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W371 OCF 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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