MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre rear floor damaged/holed
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F inner wing liner damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Radiator insecure
Radiator leaking coolant
Centre Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre rear floor damaged/holed
Engine warning lamp illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S/F inner wing liner damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Radiator insecure
Radiator leaking coolant
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged.
both rear brake discs corroded.
brake pad warning light on.
front number plate damaged.
fuel pipes damaged.
nearside chassis and floor pan damaged middle to rear.
radiator mounting bracket on nearside damaged and radiator loose.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged.
both rear brake discs corroded.
brake pad warning light on.
front number plate damaged.
fuel pipes damaged.
nearside chassis and floor pan damaged middle to rear.
radiator mounting bracket on nearside damaged and radiator loose.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W852 WEC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 W852 WEC, 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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W852 WEC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2000.
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