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W108 GYY

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,627 mi
Last recorded85,627 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 GYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,812 miles

front exhaust bracket fractured,but exhaust secure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,123 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,518 miles

front exhaust bracket broken.exhaust still secure

Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken.exhaust still secure

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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W108 GYY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W108 GYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W108 GYY?

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What year was W108 GYY registered?

W108 GYY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W108 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W108 GYY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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