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P40 MMC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 MMC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside handbrake very slow to react

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,790 miles

both rear indicators fading.....

drivers wiper noisy , advise replacement blades....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre treads close to limit.....

rattle from centre section exhaust silencer....

rear brake discs corroding....

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,932 miles

both rear indicators fading.....

n/s number plate lamp lense missing....

rear brake discs worn....

Fail 28 Oct 2008 68,854 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicators fading.....

n/s number plate lamp lense missing....

rear brake discs worn....

Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,973 miles

both rear indicators faded....

front exhaust mount corroded , advise replacement.....

rear brake discs starting to corrode....

wipers smear....

Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,361 miles

Exhaust braket at front of system poor condition with corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre tread low.

Fail 28 Oct 2006 53,361 miles

Exhaust braket at front of system poor condition with corrosion.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,674 miles

front brake pads very low, advise early replacement. rears getting low.discs all round starting to corroded.

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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P40 MMC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P40 MMC, 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 P40 MMC registered?

P40 MMC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is P40 MMC safe to buy?

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