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W974 AKO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 AKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,526 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 111,521 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn linkage rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc(s) have light scoring

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brake pipe ( from next to fuel filter under front floor to rear joiner) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc(s) have light scoring

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,196 miles

creaking noise from front shock absorber(s) but no play or stiffness in ball joints etc

nearside front shock absorber coated with spray grease

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush starrting to de-bond

Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,177 miles

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

creaking noise from front shock absorber(s) but no play or stiffness in ball joints etc

nearside front shock absorber coated with spray grease

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush starrting to de-bond

Pass 30 Sep 2015 103,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,187 miles

power steering pipe from resevoir to pump corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2014 102,181 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc(s) poor condition

power steering pipe from resevoir to pump corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust support braket corroded and broken

Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust support braket corroded and broken

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,986 miles

airbag warning light on

both front offside and nearside anti roll bar rubber bushes starting to dteriorate

power steering pipe starting to corode

surface rust on some of the brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light on

both front offside and nearside anti roll bar rubber bushes starting to dteriorate

power steering pipe starting to corode

surface rust on some of the brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,596 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,551 miles

power stering pipes corroding

surface rust on some of the brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,870 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 90,862 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,764 miles

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

parts of exhaust heavily rusted and in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2007 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

parts of exhaust heavily rusted and in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2006 78,217 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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W974 AKO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 W974 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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W974 AKO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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