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M77 ALW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 ALW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 91,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,274 miles

chip in windscreen o/s in zone A but less than 10mm diameter

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish along outer sidewalls

play in n/s anti-roll bar link rod-front

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,511 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rear silencer outer skin loose

slight exhaust blow rear box

small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

srs light on on dash

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

srs light on on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,785 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 55,785 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,842 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M77 ALW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M77 ALW, 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 M77 ALW registered?

M77 ALW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is M77 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M77 ALW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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