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W173 YTP

2000 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 YTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,559 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes heavily split

exhaust gearbox mount bracket broken

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight ridge front brake discs + pads quite thin

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,514 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,643 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight leak from both rear shockers

Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

slight leak from both rear shockers

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,321 miles

front brake pads thin

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2009 34,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,540 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 YTP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTP, 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 W173 YTP registered?

W173 YTP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W173 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 YTP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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