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W922 SBF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW922 SBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,489 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,424 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipe corrosion

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear brake pipe corrosion

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust mountings cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine drive belt cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,223 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,767 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded (not insecure)

front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,527 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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W922 SBF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W922 SBF, 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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What year was W922 SBF registered?

W922 SBF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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