MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower 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 rear tyre in poor condtion at side wall.rear exhaust box in poor condtion
All brake discs corroded
All brake pipes corroded
Exhaust heavily corroded
Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack
Oil leak
outter sill covers fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front discs sightly worn and pitted
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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W972 AKO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 W972 AKO, 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 W972 AKO registered?
W972 AKO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.
Is W972 AKO safe to buy?
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