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W128 AEC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW128 AEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 73,881 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 14 Jul 2007 73,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,863 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,860 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,860 miles

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

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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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W128 AEC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W128 AEC, 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 W128 AEC registered?

W128 AEC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W128 AEC safe to buy?

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