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W122 KRE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,349 mi
Last recorded53,349 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 KRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 53,349 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside slight play steering rack end

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

Fail 10 May 2016 48,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is damp at joint

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

Nearside slight play steering rack end

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

Pass 20 May 2015 45,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,986 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank and by clips(difficult to inspect)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges and approaching limit

exhaust/gearbox bracket missing but exhaust still secure

slight misting of oil around gearbox area

Pass 14 May 2013 38,887 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2012 35,855 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2011 32,894 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2011 32,894 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 29,691 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 29,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,100 miles

THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW AND O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2008 24,364 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2007 21,590 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 21,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,138 miles

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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W122 KRE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W122 KRE, 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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W122 KRE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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