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W391 OCF

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,489 mi
Last recorded127,489 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 OCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 127,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,505 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive travel.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 122,378 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever has excessive travel.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 116,041 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 111,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 106,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 101,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,006 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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W391 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W391 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 W391 OCF registered?

W391 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W391 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W391 OCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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