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W126 WGU

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 WGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 111,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 104,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,185 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 97,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 88,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Airbag light is on

Engine management light is on

Pass 27 Mar 2010 78,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,427 miles

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

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

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

Engine warning lamp shows engine fault

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

Front brake discs worn out

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,858 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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W126 WGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W126 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

W126 WGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W126 WGU safe to buy?

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