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W376 OAG

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,533 mi
Last recorded208,533 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW376 OAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 208,533 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back seat ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

driver's door catches stiff

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 May 2019 205,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 204,408 miles

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 132,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,173 miles

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

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

slight play detected in the front both sides wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2013 124,173 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

slight play detected in the front both sides wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,010 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine wont rev and exhaust emits sparks

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,065 miles

front discs getting worn and pitted

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 23 Aug 2010 104,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front discs getting worn and pitted

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,072 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,072 miles

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

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

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,464 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 74,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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W376 OAG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W376 OAG, 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 W376 OAG registered?

W376 OAG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W376 OAG safe to buy?

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