MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight wear front pads and discs
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight wear front pads and discs
Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked
Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)
N/s/f tyre on legal limit
N/s/r tyre low tread
O/s/f tyre on legal limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front brake flexy hoses perished and cracked
Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking)
N/s/f tyre on legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
O/s/f tyre on legal limit
O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyre tread worn on edge
slight free play in steering
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyre tread worn on edge
slight free play in steering
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres bald on outer edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres bald on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W709 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W709 MJB, 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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W709 MJB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2000.
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