MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty.
o/s floor to sills rusty.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade split.
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
front to rear metal brake pipes rusty.
o/s floor to sills rusty.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner sill to floor rusty
Offside Inner sill to floor rusty
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake wearing indicator light on
o\s\r brake wear indicator wire broken
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
n/s/f fog light lense broken.
o/s hand brake low.
o/s window wont open.
o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.
o/s/n/s/r outer suspension bushes weak.
rear wiper blade split.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
n/s/f fog light lense broken.
o/s hand brake low.
o/s window wont open.
o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.
o/s/n/s/r outer suspension bushes weak.
rear wiper blade split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
exhaust mounting bracket to gear box corroded.
lips on front brake discs.
n/s wiper blade split.
rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
air bag light stays on.
brake wear indicator light stays on.
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
rear exhaust box rusty.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o\s\r lower arm rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o\s\r lower arm rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
covers on outer sills obstructing view.
ir bag light stays on.
lips on front brake discs.
squeek in n/s/f suspension.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
N/S/F Tyre wearing off on outer edge
nail in tyre
rear wiper blade split.
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W557 OBO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W557 OBO, 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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W557 OBO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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