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W199 LNH

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,614 mi
Last recorded200,614 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 LNH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 200,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 200,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 194,786 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 194,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 189,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 184,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 184,211 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 176,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 160,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 160,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 154,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 147,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 139,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 121,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 111,832 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 LNH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

W199 LNH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W199 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 LNH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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