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CHZ 3735

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,055 mi
Last recorded147,055 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 3735
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 147,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 141,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 141,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 134,007 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 134,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 128,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2009 128,635 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight mechanical rattle from engine

Yellow oil light illuminates intermittently.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 124,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Serious oil leak from front of engine

Slight mechanical rattle from engine

Yellow oil light illuminates intermittently.

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 121,913 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 114,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak †rear brake pads low †rear tyres near limit †n/s front bottom ball joint worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,917 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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CHZ 3735 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHZ 3735, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHZ 3735 registered?

CHZ 3735 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is CHZ 3735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 3735 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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