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W96 OBU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 OBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 166,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Round front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,390 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 155,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condensation in o/s headlamp

rear number plate delaminating

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are in very poor condition

rough running - air leaks

slight play in steering rack - o/s

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2015 145,195 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERLY RUSTED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condensation in o/s headlamp

rear number plate delaminating

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are in very poor condition

rough running - air leaks

slight play in steering rack - o/s

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2014 140,232 miles

** REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY RUSTED **

** SMELL OF FUEL AROUND FRONT OF VEHICLE ** unable to locate

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

number plates in poor condition

o/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread

oil leaks

rear sub-frame mountings in very poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2014 140,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

** REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY RUSTED **

** SMELL OF FUEL AROUND FRONT OF VEHICLE ** unable to locate

Nearside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

number plates in poor condition

o/s/f tyre badly cracked in tread

oil leaks

rear sub-frame mountings in very poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,154 miles

rear discs rusted & pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroding + o/s/f spring

front brake discs ridged

heavy engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 82,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,807 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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W96 OBU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W96 OBU, 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 W96 OBU registered?

W96 OBU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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