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W533 OCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 OCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,587 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,497 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

breather pipe split

Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,497 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

breather pipe split

Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,874 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,485 miles

Front Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front flexi brake pipes perrished

fuel tank strap rusty

offside rear tyre perrished

rear axel brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 20 Sep 2012 101,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,338 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 92,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,576 miles

n/s/f tyre toe in lock to lock check ok advised alignment

Fail 5 Sep 2009 85,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 79,714 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers heavily corroded

nearside front tyre touching inner arch on lock - not damaging tyre

rear no plate in poor condition

wear in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,766 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,047 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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W533 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W533 OCF, 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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W533 OCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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