MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
engine manage ment light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear discs very rusty
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear discs very rusty
Airbag light on
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
engine oil leak
slight chip wind screen
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
slight chip wind screen
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight screen damage outside zone a
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W689 MAU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 W689 MAU, 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 W689 MAU registered?
W689 MAU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2000.
Is W689 MAU safe to buy?
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