MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
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
** 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
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
rear discs rusted & pitted
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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