MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air bag light on dash
heavy corrosion to ehaust baffles rattle corrosion to fuel pipes
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
air bag light on dash
heavy corrosion to ehaust baffles rattle corrosion to fuel pipes
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
slight damage to nearside front door mirror glass
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light on
both auxillary belts cracked
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light on at time of test
both front suspension bushes soft
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on at time of test
both front suspension bushes soft
nearside front damper has a oil leak,JUST MOT PASS---REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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W493 KWP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 W493 KWP, 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 W493 KWP registered?
W493 KWP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2000.
Is W493 KWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W493 KWP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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