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W557 OBO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 OBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,739 miles

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.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,653 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,179 miles

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.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,176 miles

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.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,277 miles

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.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,531 miles

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.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,012 miles

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.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,503 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,551 miles

nail in tyre

rear wiper blade split.

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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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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