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W763 OAL

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 OAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 30,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 28,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 26,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 26,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked/perished (Tyre over 18 years old) 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,853 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath of car and brake pipes and coil springs, car has been stood

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,851 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.vehicle has been stood.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,777 miles

both rear axle front mountig bushes getting weak.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,616 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delamuate

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,196 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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W763 OAL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W763 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W763 OAL?

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What year was W763 OAL registered?

W763 OAL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W763 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W763 OAL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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