MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres perishing outer sidewall
both rear tyres perishing outer sidewall
oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front D bush's worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres perishing outer sidewall
both rear tyres perishing outer sidewall
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
BOTH REAR & N/S/F TIRES PERISHED (CRACKS)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure HEADLIGHT BULB INSECURE (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH REAR & N/S/F TIRES PERISHED (CRACKS)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear disc slightlt worn
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
steering rack has slight play
both number plates are slightly discoloured
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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W533 PBK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PBK, 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 W533 PBK registered?
W533 PBK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W533 PBK safe to buy?
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