MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn
Offside Front Window defective (not closing properly
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front A pillar interior trim loose and encroaching on visibility
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skins rusted through - not blowing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front A pillar interior trim loose and encroaching on visibility
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box outer skins rusted through - not blowing
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
service rear brakes, n/s low performance
Play In The Steering
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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W523 XAH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 W523 XAH, 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 W523 XAH registered?
W523 XAH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.
Is W523 XAH safe to buy?
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