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M17 NTT

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 NTT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,179 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 129,179 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 125,261 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 125,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 116,446 miles

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

advice engine management light on dash req further investigation emission error

advice rear brakes on minimum light on dash advice rear discs scored and liped

Fail 11 Dec 2010 116,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advice engine management light on dash req further investigation emission error

advice rear brakes on minimum light on dash advice rear discs scored and liped

Pass 3 Feb 2010 106,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 105,922 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 89,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 89,215 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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M17 NTT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M17 NTT, 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 M17 NTT registered?

M17 NTT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is M17 NTT safe to buy?

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