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W802 ORA

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,163 mi
Last recorded179,163 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 ORA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 179,163 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 179,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 170,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS rack damp

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

both rear tyres on 3mm, n/s/r tyre 5 years old

front pads low

high level stop light incomplete

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play in both front track rods

Fail 3 Aug 2009 170,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS rack damp

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

both rear tyres on 3mm, n/s/r tyre 5 years old

front pads low

high level stop light incomplete

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play in both front track rods

Pass 2 Aug 2008 168,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 162,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 149,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 149,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 136,209 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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W802 ORA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W802 ORA, 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

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What year was W802 ORA registered?

W802 ORA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W802 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W802 ORA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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