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P33 NYA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,099 mi
Last recorded121,099 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 NYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 121,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 120,272 miles

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear inner sills and under body

Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear inner sills and under body

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished to sidewalls

oil dampness to engine

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 105,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 102,342 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,342 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 95,091 miles

Front Lower 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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,091 miles

Front Lower 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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,836 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,820 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,820 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,805 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 67,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 62,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,956 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 55,953 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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P33 NYA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P33 NYA, 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 P33 NYA registered?

P33 NYA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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