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W976 OKH

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,185 mi
Last recorded125,185 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 OKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 125,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,478 miles

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

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

air bag light on

e.m light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 118,478 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

e.m light on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

em light on

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,430 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

em light on

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,725 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,657 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

EML light is on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 48,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,051 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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W976 OKH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W976 OKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W976 OKH registered?

W976 OKH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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