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W163 DMH

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 DMH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 117,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 108,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear discs worn/corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,662 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2009 139,724 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 128,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 99,100 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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W163 DMH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W163 DMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W163 DMH registered?

W163 DMH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W163 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 DMH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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