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K15 DNS

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,267 mi
Last recorded148,267 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 DNS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 148,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion around o/s rear jacking point

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,785 miles

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

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 7 Oct 2010 128,635 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 128,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2009 118,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 118,863 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 112,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,960 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K15 DNS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K15 DNS, 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 K15 DNS registered?

K15 DNS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is K15 DNS safe to buy?

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