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W776 WOB

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,109 mi
Last recorded118,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW776 WOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 118,109 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule end slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

heavy wear front brake discs

n/s o/s front brake back plates corroded

n/s o/s rear drive shafts gators deteriorated

o/s front headlight cracked

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

surface rust n/s o/s front suspension leg top mountings

unable to check outer sill due to side panels fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 118,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrule end slightly corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

heavy wear front brake discs

n/s o/s front brake back plates corroded

n/s o/s rear drive shafts gators deteriorated

o/s front headlight cracked

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

surface rust n/s o/s front suspension leg top mountings

unable to check outer sill due to side panels fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 113,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

Fail 26 May 2015 113,662 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

Pass 29 May 2014 110,307 miles

ADVISORIES ON TEST NUMBER 377998144110

Fail 28 May 2014 110,285 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaitor slightly deteriated

slight play n/s o/s rear outer axle beam bushes

Pass 30 May 2013 107,458 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and blowing slighly

slight play in o/s/f lower arm inner joint

Fail 28 May 2013 107,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box rusty and blowing slighly

Pass 23 May 2012 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

both front wiper blades split

rear exhaust box rusty and blowing slighly

Pass 25 May 2011 92,234 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriated

Fail 24 May 2011 92,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriated

Pass 27 May 2010 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 84,322 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 75,418 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

heatshield on exhaust insecure

Fail 26 May 2009 75,411 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Airbag warning light on

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

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

heatshield on exhaust insecure

Pass 29 May 2008 64,830 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 54,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 54,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 44,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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W776 WOB 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 55%.

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 W776 WOB, 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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W776 WOB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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