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W317 WBM

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 WBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced deep beam not secure in the housing, (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 80,998 miles

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

offside front wiper juddering

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,436 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,226 miles

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 Jun 2009 67,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W317 WBM is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W317 WBM, 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 W317 WBM registered?

W317 WBM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W317 WBM safe to buy?

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