MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,215 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven 51% (3.7.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
OIL LEAK
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)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underside vehicle slightly muddy
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underside vehicle slightly muddy
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside rear tyre valve deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
offside rear tyre valve deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
neraside rear tyre slightly perished and worn low on edge
slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
neraside rear tyre slightly perished and worn low on edge
slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills
Coolant leak
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust poor condition
nearside rear tyre poerished
slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust poor condition
nearside rear tyre poerished
slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
engine oil leaks
offside front inner door handle-operation poor
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
engine oil leaks
offside front inner door handle-operation poor
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air bag light on
engine oil leaks
rear number plate in poor condition
rear no plate in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
rear brake pads getting low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
rear brake pads getting low
rear no plate in poor condition
see original advisory sheet
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air bag light on
n/s/front lamp glass in poor condition
rear number plate in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W931 BNA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W931 BNA, 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 W931 BNA registered?
W931 BNA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2000.
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