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W918 ODE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 ODE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 115,650 miles

All tyre sidewalls cut but not to cords

Fail 16 May 2009 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre sidewalls cut but not to cords

Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,150 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 110,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,750 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 102,748 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2006 99,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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W918 ODE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W918 ODE, 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 W918 ODE registered?

W918 ODE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W918 ODE safe to buy?

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