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W302 LSL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 LSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,642 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,990 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s front tyre has slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,922 miles

exhaust heat shields becoming loose

front exhaust support bracket broken away

nearside front upper antiroll bar link dust cover burst

power steering pipe support mounting broken off

rear tyres more worn on edges

slight corrosion on edge nearside front brake disc

Pass 24 May 2010 73,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 56,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,835 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 47,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r door trim loose

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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W302 LSL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W302 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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W302 LSL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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