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EKZ 2733

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,051 mi
Last recorded150,051 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 2733
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 150,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,173 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge rear suspension very rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2018 144,130 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust condition

front floors corroding

front metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

plastic over sills fitted

play in lower ball joints

rear suspension arms and suspension components very rusty

rear suspension bushes condition

Pass 21 Feb 2017 142,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning lamp is on

Fail 24 Jul 2014 129,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning lamp is on

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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EKZ 2733 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EKZ 2733, 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 EKZ 2733 registered?

EKZ 2733 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is EKZ 2733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 2733 shows 7 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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