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FLZ 9940

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,239 mi
Last recorded117,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 9940
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,239 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,526 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,191 miles

near side & off side front tyres starting to crack (not exposing construction)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 84,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 84,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,043 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,607 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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FLZ 9940 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black 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 FLZ 9940, 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 FLZ 9940 registered?

FLZ 9940 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FLZ 9940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 9940 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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