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W312 UAR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 UAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 138,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak [macpherson strut] (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

low reading on o/s parking brake

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,532 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 131,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 126,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,924 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 118,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain components)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 108,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain components)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,635 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain components)

rear number plate characters deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,653 miles

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

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

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2008 103,651 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,918 miles

engine under tray fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 100,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine under tray fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 97,047 miles

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

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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W312 UAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W312 UAR, 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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W312 UAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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