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W289 LSL

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 LSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,116 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn

offside front shock absorber damp

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,115 miles

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres worn

offside front shock absorber damp

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,846 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads on limit!!

offside door mirror cracked

play in both front spye bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,277 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,043 miles

both front tyres worn

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,578 miles

rear number plate is starting to discolour

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,446 miles

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

air bag light on

bad oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,695 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W289 LSL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W289 LSL, 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 W289 LSL registered?

W289 LSL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W289 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 LSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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