MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
boot shut tight
exhaust front metal bracket broken
offside front brake pads wearing low roughly 60- 70% worn
offside front tyre edge worn
slight cracks on offside front brake hose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
boot shut tight
exhaust front metal bracket broken
offside front brake pads wearing low roughly 60- 70% worn
offside front tyre edge worn
slight cracks on offside front brake hose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms rear brake reaction bushes have movement in them
Advise:n/s/f headlamp pattern detiorated slightly
Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r solid brake pipes corroding
Advise:oil leaks
Advise:rubber propshaft coupling splitting
Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arms rear brake reaction bushes have movement in them
Advise:n/s/f headlamp pattern detiorated slightly
Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r solid brake pipes corroding
Advise:oil leaks
Advise:rubber propshaft coupling splitting
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W398 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W398 MJB, 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 W398 MJB registered?
W398 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2000.
Is W398 MJB safe to buy?
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