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W533 PBK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,921 mi
Last recorded168,921 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 PBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,921 miles

both front tyres perishing outer sidewall

both rear tyres perishing outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 160,007 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 160,007 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 152,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,868 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 128,860 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 116,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 116,700 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 113,835 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 113,835 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 108,355 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,820 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear disc slightlt worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,326 miles

both number plates are slightly discoloured

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 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.

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