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2000 ME

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,879 mi
Last recorded45,879 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2000 ME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 45,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,210 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 38,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 19,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2008 16,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 9,013 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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2000 ME is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 2000 ME, 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 2000 ME registered?

2000 ME is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is 2000 ME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2000 ME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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