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L666 KFR

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 KFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,379 miles

engine manegment light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

tyres perished all around

Pass 12 Dec 2015 178,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wearing on edges (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wearing on edges (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

eng oil leaks

low in eng oil

low in rad water

Fail 5 Dec 2015 178,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wearing on edges (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wearing on edges (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack damp with oil (2.3.3b)

eng oil leaks

low in eng oil

low in rad water

Pass 8 Dec 2014 171,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 171,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 165,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 163,986 miles

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SOME PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Dec 2012 163,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SOME PLAY

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE TO HOSE HAS SOME CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 2 Dec 2011 160,251 miles

Brake warning light on

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear brake pipes due to grease coating

Fail 1 Dec 2011 160,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear brake pipes due to grease coating

Pass 14 Dec 2010 155,715 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes only partly visable due to grease coating

Fail 13 Dec 2010 155,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes only partly visable due to grease coating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 151,520 miles

Oil leak

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Unable to inspect rear brake pipes (coated in grease)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 151,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Unable to inspect rear brake pipes (coated in grease)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 145,986 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

slight play in both front lower balljoints

slight play in both lower arm bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2007 139,867 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in lower front ball joints

slight play in steering rack mountings

tyre size 195 65 15 v

Pass 22 Dec 2006 132,563 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 132,563 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres 4mm 195/65/15v

Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,954 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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L666 KFR is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L666 KFR, 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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L666 KFR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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