MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
aux. belts are Ex. deteriorated
exhaust back box is corroded
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
aux. belts are Ex. deteriorated
exhaust back box is corroded
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust is corroded
front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating
n/s/r tyre is on the limit
o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and is deteriorated
oil leaks
rear bushes on front wish bones have play
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust is corroded
front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating
n/s/r tyre is on the limit
o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and is deteriorated
oil leaks
rear bushes on front wish bones have play
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside 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)
nearside front tyre beginning to perish
offside rear tyre beginning to perish
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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X39 VAO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 X39 VAO, 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 X39 VAO registered?
X39 VAO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.
Is X39 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for X39 VAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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