2000 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · W797 OFS
2000 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 112,508 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1895cc
W797 OFS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2013
- 112,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W797 OFS Mileage History
- 20/02/200659,833 mi
- 22/02/200659,834 mi+1 mi
- 22/02/200767,267 mi+7,433 mi
- 26/02/200767,335 mi+68 mi
- 18/02/200874,419 mi+7,084 mi
- 18/02/200874,419 mi
- 28/04/200983,585 mi+9,166 mi
- 29/04/200983,585 mi
- 20/04/201097,289 mi+13,704 mi
- 21/04/201097,289 mi
- 28/05/201198,197 mi+908 mi
- 31/10/201198,198 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/201198,199 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/2013112,508 mi+14,309 mi
- 12/02/2013112,508 mi
Average of roughly 7,548 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
W797 OFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 316 (W797 OFS) between February 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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