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W446 OLC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,967 mi
Last recorded168,967 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 OLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 168,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear + both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 163,892 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 158,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes are corroded slightly.

o/s front brake flex is twisted slightly.

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush has play.

steering rack has wear

windscreen washers poor.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 158,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes are corroded slightly.

o/s front brake flex is twisted slightly.

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush has play.

steering rack has wear

windscreen washers poor.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 153,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 153,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 152,985 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 147,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 143,677 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 143,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 137,309 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 132,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 129,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 122,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 120,637 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 120,637 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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W446 OLC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W446 OLC, 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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W446 OLC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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