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W131 LDY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,722 mi
Last recorded160,722 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 LDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 160,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine, gearbox and differential oil leaks

front anti roll bar link dust covers split

front wipers poor

headlamps damaged but secure

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

nearside rear shock leaking

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

offside front lower ball joint and inner rack have slight movement

offside rear tyre worn low

rear heat shield loose

slight movement in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2011 160,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine, gearbox and differential oil leaks

front anti roll bar link dust covers split

front wipers poor

headlamps damaged but secure

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

nearside front tyre worn low and perished

nearside rear shock leaking

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

offside front lower ball joint and inner rack have slight movement

offside rear tyre worn low

rear heat shield loose

slight movement in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 155,149 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 148,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 148,226 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 138,404 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 138,230 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 128,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 128,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 113,875 miles

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

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

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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W131 LDY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 W131 LDY, 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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W131 LDY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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