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W588 HSO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,435 mi
Last recorded139,435 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 HSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 139,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 135,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 133,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,434 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,816 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2012 71,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,141 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

nearside wing trim missing

oil around bell housing

p.a.s. hose/pipe damp/wet

p.a.s. pipe/s corroded/corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

some oil around engine pulleys

some/slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

some/slight corrosion on shock absorbers

very slight surface perishing on front flexi hoses

Fail 8 Apr 2008 50,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel trim missing

nearside wing trim missing

oil around bell housing

p.a.s. hose/pipe damp/wet

p.a.s. pipe/s corroded/corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper worn

some oil around engine pulleys

some/slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules

some/slight corrosion on shock absorbers

very slight surface perishing on front flexi hoses

Fail 10 Apr 2007 45,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,400 miles

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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W588 HSO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W588 HSO, 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 W588 HSO registered?

W588 HSO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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