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W431 OAX

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 OAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 118,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,201 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 93,028 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,028 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,675 miles

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

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

whear in front suspension bushs

Fail 6 Mar 2012 84,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

whear in front suspension bushs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,028 miles

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

corrosion and wear on all discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,647 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 70,647 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,363 miles

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

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

wear and corrosion on all discs

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,048 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,099 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 44,099 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W431 OAX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W431 OAX, 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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W431 OAX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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