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W532 OBJ

2000 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,308 mi
Last recorded153,308 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 OBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 153,308 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,288 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit. replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, recommend to replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch sticking.

front and rear subframes and suspension components heavily corroded but not affecting the structural integrity.

Fail 29 Feb 2024 127,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit. replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above the limit. replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres, recommend to replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch sticking.

front and rear subframes and suspension components heavily corroded but not affecting the structural integrity.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 121,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 121,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,933 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 16 May 2012 102,950 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 102,950 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 71,113 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 71,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,551 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,558 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 May 2006 37,410 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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W532 OBJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W532 OBJ, 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 W532 OBJ registered?

W532 OBJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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