MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front sills are corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area
both rear brake pipes are corroded
both sides of the front bumper are insecure
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front sills are corroded and holed but not in any prescribed area
both rear brake pipes are corroded
both sides of the front bumper are insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Inner Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front lower sills/jacking points corroded but not excessive at time of test
both rear inner sills corroded,but not excessive at time of test.
both rear lower sills/jacking points corroded,but not excessive at time of test.
rear brake discs corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing insecure (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear beam axle bushes weak
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear beam axle bushes weak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag lamp stays on
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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X182 BAU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 X182 BAU, 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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X182 BAU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2000.
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