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W165 CCY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 CCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,184 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,868 miles

bad engine oil leak

eml light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 89,868 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak

eml light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/f inner wing cover damaged and partly insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,508 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,741 miles

corrosion to both rear steel brahe pipes

power steering fluid resivior damp with oily residue

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f new o/s/f3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/65r 15

water pump noisie and play found at pully

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear steel brahe pipes

power steering fluid resivior damp with oily residue

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/65r15 91h front both rear 91v

water pump noisie and play found at pully

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,815 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15H.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,815 miles

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

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

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

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

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15H.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,176 miles

both front wish bones bushes starting to split

tyre dephs o/s/f6mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r4mm n/s/r3mm

tyre size 195/65/15h

Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,175 miles

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

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

both front wish bones bushes starting to split

tyre dephs o/s/f6mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r4mm n/s/r3mm

tyre size 195/65/15h

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,261 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

tyres 19565R15H both front 6mm both rear 4mm

dents and scratches to car and wheels

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,840 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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W165 CCY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W165 CCY, 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 W165 CCY registered?

W165 CCY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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