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W728 ODK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,298 mi
Last recorded134,298 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 ODK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 134,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed bald on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,481 miles

wear on offside rear tyre inner tread

Fail 12 Nov 2015 126,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear on offside rear tyre inner tread

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 117,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 117,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,158 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 96,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link rod joint boots torn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar link rod joint boots torn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front anti roll bar link rod joint boots torn

Fail 13 Oct 2008 89,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front anti roll bar link rod joint boots torn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,529 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 80,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 66,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

dust seal on o/s front antiroll bar link arm upper ball joint 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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W728 ODK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W728 ODK, 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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W728 ODK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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