MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,373 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch
n/s/f wheel arch corroded (sticky tape over corrosion)
slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front arch corroded with temp repair with sticky tape
Nearside Rear arch damaged + corroded
n/s/f wing arch corroded but no sharp edges
o/s/f brake pads wearing thin
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre cracking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)
undertray fitted
all tyres cracking on sidewalls
undertray fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres cracking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust in rusty condition
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
suspension levelling link arm rusty
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust in rusty condition
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
suspension levelling link arm rusty
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front exhaust mounting corroded will soon need renewing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X533 VAF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 X533 VAF, 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 X533 VAF registered?
X533 VAF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is X533 VAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for X533 VAF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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