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W164 DMD

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 DMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

pad light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,839 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

pad light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,605 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,712 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting braket very corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,706 miles

Propshaft mounting doughnut starting to split

Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Prop shaft mounting doughnut starting to split

Pass 14 Jun 2005 47,364 miles

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

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

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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W164 DMD 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 80%.

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 W164 DMD, 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 W164 DMD registered?

W164 DMD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W164 DMD safe to buy?

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