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W472 ONB

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 ONB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,001 miles

drop link rubbers split,front flexis perished,slight exhaust blow

metal brake pipes slightly corroded, slight corrosion to rear jacking points

Fail 25 Nov 2014 132,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 132,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2013 127,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front antirool bar links bottom dust cover split

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,670 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front antirool bar links bottom dust cover split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 104,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,564 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2008 99,564 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

brake warning light showing on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 86,488 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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W472 ONB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W472 ONB, 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 W472 ONB registered?

W472 ONB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W472 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 ONB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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