MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres near legal limit
exhaust not standard
front susp arms rear bushes worn
Bonnet safety catch seized
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Moderate play in both steering rack ends
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Bonnet safety catch seized
Moderate play in both steering rack ends
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
covers fitted
differential noisy
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers fitted
differential noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine under tray fitted
nearside rear bumper damaged
nearside rear seat fitted with child seat unable to check the belt
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers / floor / engine covers fitted
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W938 PLB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W938 PLB, 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 W938 PLB registered?
W938 PLB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 2000.
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