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W173 UKK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,062 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,229 miles

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

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,920 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 85,920 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,146 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,857 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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W173 UKK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W173 UKK, 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 W173 UKK registered?

W173 UKK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W173 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 UKK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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