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B9 SON

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SON
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,924 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Driveshaft corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,163 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes becoming perished and worn

front brake discs and pads becoming worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,065 miles

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

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

both front lower suspenion arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B9 SON is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B9 SON, 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 B9 SON registered?

B9 SON is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is B9 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 SON shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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