MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
minor surface corrosion starting on sill at drivers door opening
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake lever travel high
surface corrosion on metal brake pipe at junction with left hand rear flexible hose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
engine managment light on
hand brake lever travel high
surface corrosion on metal brake pipe at junction with left hand rear flexible hose
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm(advice replacment soon)
rear brake pads worn low (advice replacment very soon)
surface corrosion noted on metal brake pipe at junction with left hand rear flexible hose (advice to monitor)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W126 VEB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W126 VEB, 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 W126 VEB registered?
W126 VEB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 2000.
Is W126 VEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W126 VEB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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