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W218 GYY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 GYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 115,312 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

sills covers fited

under tray fited

Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,322 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

presenter adviced

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,515 miles

1]offside front head lamp misty.. 2] serious oil leaking from rocker cover area.. 3] coolant leaking from header tank

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,049 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 84,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 79,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,239 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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W218 GYY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W218 GYY, 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 W218 GYY registered?

W218 GYY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W218 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 GYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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