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W168 DMG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 DMG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 119,602 miles

1x n/s front sidelight not working

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 100,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,110 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 95,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,034 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket poor

Fail 30 Sep 2006 67,674 miles

OS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,674 miles

OS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST.

Pass 31 Mar 2005 46,326 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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W168 DMG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W168 DMG, 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 W168 DMG registered?

W168 DMG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W168 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 DMG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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