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W217 YOO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 YOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,520 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,779 miles

eml on

Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

eml on

Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour both white or yellow (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 105,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inside and n/s/r sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 105,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inside and n/s/r sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,083 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 96,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 89,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front outer tyre walls starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,953 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

ENGINE UNDER-FRAME FOULING O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,734 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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W217 YOO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W217 YOO, 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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W217 YOO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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