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HBZ 3940

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,767 mi
Last recorded92,767 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 3940
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Front front brake discs surface rust

Offside Front fog light innop

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs surface rust

Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Front front brake discs surface rust

Offside Front fog light innop

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

off side front fog lamp in-op

rear window wash in-op

traction control light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,541 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all dics have excessive corrosion on due to vechicle standing

asc light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,242 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 54,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HBZ 3940 is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBZ 3940, 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 HBZ 3940 registered?

HBZ 3940 is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is HBZ 3940 safe to buy?

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