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V304 WAB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 WAB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,948 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill round jacking point

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,628 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 83,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,152 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,152 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,262 miles

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

corosion to floor pans/outer sills

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipe at rear on nearside next to tank rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2015 78,254 miles

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

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

corosion to floor pans/outer sills

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipe at rear on nearside next to tank rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,644 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,644 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 28,644 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 28,644 miles

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

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

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)

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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V304 WAB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V304 WAB, 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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V304 WAB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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