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W221 GEC

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 GEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,896 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R coil spring has lower locating coil broken/missing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,452 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,521 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,521 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,282 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 38,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W221 GEC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W221 GEC, 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

How do I check the history of W221 GEC?

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What year was W221 GEC registered?

W221 GEC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W221 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 GEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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