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R33 MUK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,144 mi
Last recorded136,144 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 MUK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,144 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 136,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,017 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 125,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 121,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,378 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,971 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,622 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 90,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,455 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,827 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,321 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 68,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 53,303 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R33 MUK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R33 MUK, 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 R33 MUK registered?

R33 MUK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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