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W199 LGV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,153 mi
Last recorded116,153 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 LGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 116,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 116,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cooling fan siezed - overheating

Pass 19 May 2011 108,475 miles

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

delamination of front number plate

delamination of rear number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2010 93,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 93,926 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,853 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate delaminating

Some play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Stonechip o/s windscreen (on size limit)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,853 miles

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

Front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

O/s/f rear arm bush deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate delaminating

Some play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Stonechip o/s windscreen (on size limit)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,699 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light on dash

front number plate started to faded new plate need soon

o/s/f tyre perished and 3mm left

outer sills have plastic cover over them

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

stone chips front screen chip in a zone wright on limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,170 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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W199 LGV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W199 LGV, 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 W199 LGV registered?

W199 LGV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W199 LGV safe to buy?

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