MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,255 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension parts showing corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.
engine oil leaks.
Rear brake discs corrode on inner surface.
enginr oil leaks.
heavy surface corrosion on all underside components.
Rear brake disc inner surface corroded.
engine oil leaks.
slight bind on osr and osf brakes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.
Rear brake disc inner surface corroded.
engine oil leaks.
slight bind on osr and osf brakes.
Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.
Nearside Rear shock absorber damp.
Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread.
Rear discs inner surface corroded.
engine oil leak.
metal brake pipes at rear corroding.
Nearside Front tyre close to bald on inner edge.
Rear brake discs inner surface corroded.
Rear metal brake pipes very rotten.
Nearside Front tyre close to bold on inner edge.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear metal brake pipes corroding.
osf tyre bold on inner edge.
n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge
o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nsf tyre close to bold on outer edge.
slight movement in o/s of steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
slight movement in o/s of steering rack
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W863 VJW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 W863 VJW, 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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W863 VJW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2000.
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