MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drop link rubbers split,front flexis perished,slight exhaust blow
metal brake pipes slightly corroded, slight corrosion to rear jacking points
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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyre tread depths 2-3mm
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
both rear tyres getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres getting low
brake warning light showing on dash
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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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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