MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,687 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
STRONG ADVISE - n/s/front brake discs badly pitted
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
n/s/front tyre worn inner edge
o/s/front tyre worn bald inner & worn outer edges
rear exhaust rubbers perishing & split
stone chips over windscreen
wipers smearing slightly
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHOR RODS RUSTY. RECOMMEND CLEAN AND TREAT
FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITIONS.
FURTHER WAXOYLING RECOMMENDED...VUNERABLE AREAS, REAR SPRINGS VERY RUSTY.
OS FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE AND SOME DEEP CUTS
1. airbag fault was "drivers pretentioner circuit". This fault may re-occur.
2. rear wiper split
3. front fog lens broken (now taped over)
5. Steering pipes very rusty. Recommend further waxoyl.
6. All 4 road springs very rusty, as are discs etc.
Steering rack inner knuckles have some freeplay. Recommend renewal. Offside is most worn.
1. airbag fault was "drivers pretentioner circuit". This fault may re-occur.
2. rear wiper split
3. front fog lens broken (now taped over)
5. Steering pipes very rusty. Recommend further waxoyl.
6. All 4 road springs very rusty, as are discs etc.
Steering rack inner knuckles have some freeplay. Recommend renewal. Offside is most worn.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front discs scored/worn
front discs scored/worn
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ALL 4 ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY. RECOMMEND GENERAL WAXOYL AROUND SUSPENSION AND NEW BRAKE PIPES ETC
PAD WARNING WIRE TO OSR NOT CONNECTED
SPARE TYRE FLAT IN CARRIER
WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in steerin rack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W475 FCT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W475 FCT, 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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W475 FCT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2000.
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