MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine management light on
engine management light stays on
rear discs in poor condition
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine warning light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Airbag light on
Engine management light on
Gear box oil leaks
Offside rear body work damaged
Oil leak
Plastic side skirts fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Airbag light on
Engine management light on
Gear box oil leaks
Offside rear body work damaged
Oil leak
Plastic side skirts fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Air bag light on.
Bad oil leak.
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Service reqd.
Water leak from rad & light on dash.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake close to end of travel.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Air bag light on.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Plastic sill covers fitted.
Screen chipped.
Advises as per original mot
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Airbag light on
Both rear shock absorber top mounts slightly worn
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight movement in front lower arm rear bushes
Slight play in both front lower swivels
Slight play in steering rack
Wipers starting to smear
Full sill covers fitted
General oil leaks
Handbrake near end of travel
Slight play in front suspension
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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W945 PLB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W945 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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W945 PLB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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