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W303 PDD

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,180 mi
Last recorded133,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 PDD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 133,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,451 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 117,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 70,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 66,915 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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W303 PDD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue 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 W303 PDD, 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 W303 PDD registered?

W303 PDD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W303 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W303 PDD 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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