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GCZ 8135

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,298 mi
Last recorded64,298 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 8135
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 80,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,753 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,753 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,313 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,603 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GCZ 8135 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GCZ 8135, 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 GCZ 8135 registered?

GCZ 8135 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is GCZ 8135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 8135 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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