MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside and nearside inner sill at front corroded
Reversing lights not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear over axle as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside and nearside inner sill at front corroded
Reversing lights not working
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heat shield insecure
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake application slightly uneven
front brake discs slightly worn
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear subframe bushes worn
slight underbody corrosion
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes corroded - passed on borderline although replacements are recommended
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear sub frame bushes slightly worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W581 NFT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W581 NFT, 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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W581 NFT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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