MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
air bag light on.
fog light switch loose
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
air bag light on..
Oil leak
air bag light. offside front tyre sidewall has small cut.
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Oil leak
air bag light. offside front tyre sidewall has small cut.
rear fog light switch slightly faulty.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear fog light switch slightly faulty.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on. †rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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W735 MRA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 W735 MRA, 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 W735 MRA registered?
W735 MRA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W735 MRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W735 MRA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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