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A17 FHL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FHL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CETRE SUPPORT TO GEAR BOX WORN OF & NOY SUPPRTING .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESS TRAVEL

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS WORN .

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2014 115,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CETRE SUPPORT TO GEAR BOX WORN OF & NOY SUPPRTING .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESS TRAVEL

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WIPERS WORN .

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,839 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

hand brake travel geting long

plastic sill and covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,928 miles

Front brake discs becoming slightly pitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers becoming poor condition but still clearing screen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,835 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,835 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,424 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 53,424 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate fading

slight play in end of steering rack on o/s

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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A17 FHL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A17 FHL, 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 A17 FHL registered?

A17 FHL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is A17 FHL safe to buy?

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