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W2 BRD

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,881 mi
Last recorded70,881 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 BRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,881 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 61,318 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 61,317 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,086 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,134 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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W2 BRD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W2 BRD, 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 W2 BRD registered?

W2 BRD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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