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W308 EPU

2000 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 EPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 128,148 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link boots perished

Both front wiper blades spilt but clean screen

Brake pad waring light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,369 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 119,369 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 113,568 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,569 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar drop link dust covers split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 108,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar drop link dust covers split

Fail 18 Aug 2010 108,545 miles

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

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

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2009 97,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 74,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 74,039 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 60,733 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,733 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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W308 EPU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W308 EPU, 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 W308 EPU registered?

W308 EPU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W308 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W308 EPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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