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W171 MYA

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 MYA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In place front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underside condition corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,296 miles

All brake discs surfaces rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside condition (rusty)

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 124,286 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,645 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Light surface corrosion on brake disc contact surfaces

Slight metal brake pipe carrion in places front and rear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,136 miles

All brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Metal brake pipes corroded in places front to rear

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,106 miles

Front n/s and o/s brake flexy hoses starting to perish

Inner steering tie rods have slight play

Slight brake bind o/s/r

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,941 miles

Front flexy hoses starting to perish

N/s/r brake scrapping noise

O/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Slight play in front suspension arm inner ball joints

Fail 9 Sep 2014 121,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front flexy hoses starting to perish

N/s/r brake scrapping noise

O/s/r brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

Slight play in front suspension arm inner ball joints

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,109 miles

Front brake balance just met requirement

Handbrake shoes sound dry or rusty

Minor play in nearside front lower ball joint

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

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

Offside rear mud flap is falling off

Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,132 miles

Both metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses starting to corrode

Minor movement in lower front suspension arm rear bushes

Minor play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,773 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,502 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 95,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,288 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 66,696 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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W171 MYA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W171 MYA, 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 W171 MYA registered?

W171 MYA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W171 MYA safe to buy?

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