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W124 UFR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,673 mi
Last recorded108,673 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 UFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,673 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nearside front (inner face) brake disc pitted.

Offside front anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split.

Offside front wheel (inner edge) has a slight buckle.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 108,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nearside front (inner face) brake disc pitted.

Offside front anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split.

Offside front wheel (inner edge) has a slight buckle.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,683 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,106 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,157 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 85,047 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,763 miles

both front plastic wheel arch liners are slightly insecure.

both rear tyres are worn very close too legal limit. require new soon.

nearside rear tyre looks too be possibly punctured.

offside front tyre is wearing low on both edges of tread surface.

offside rear brake caliper anti rattle spring clip is missing.

offside rear tyre has some damage too outer sidewall.

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,953 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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W124 UFR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc 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 W124 UFR, 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 W124 UFR registered?

W124 UFR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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