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W284 UVP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW284 UVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,844 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Handbrake has travel

Various oil and coolant leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,031 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear tyres low on pressures, going bald on edges and perished in sidewalls

Various oil and coolant leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2018 96,031 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres low on pressures, going bald on edges and perished in sidewalls

Various oil and coolant leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,253 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Major oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,243 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Major oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,944 miles

General corrosion including suspension, brake pipes and fuel lines

Major oil leaks

N/s/f tyre getting low and cracked/perished

Play in propshaft joints

Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,670 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,896 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

O/s/f tyre tread lifting

Slight play in steering system

Various oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,896 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Engine management light on

N/s/f indicator lense missing

Slight play in steering system

Tyre pressures low

Various oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,137 miles

Brake discs corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,137 miles

Brake discs corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,144 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Engine management light is on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Engine management light is on

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,626 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,625 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,594 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRont brake discs worn

Possible fluid leak at nearside front to rear metal brake pipe joint with hose

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

Very slight play to offside front steering/suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,899 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2m

slight play in both front bottom joints

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,643 miles

N/S/F tyre depth 2.5mm

Pass 12 Sep 2005 53,365 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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W284 UVP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W284 UVP, 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 W284 UVP registered?

W284 UVP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W284 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W284 UVP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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