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K30 EFY

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 EFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Disc Pitted

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

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

Rear Disc Pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,752 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 34,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,356 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 19,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,271 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 7,852 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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K30 EFY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K30 EFY, 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.

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What year was K30 EFY registered?

K30 EFY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is K30 EFY safe to buy?

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