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W319 BAW

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,116 mi
Last recorded140,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW319 BAW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 132,903 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2015 132,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,242 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 127,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 120,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 114,203 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 107,255 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has a screw in the traed

Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,451 miles

Exhaust system is heavily corroded/ Surface corrosion to various brake pipes/ Various oil leaks/ Front anti roll bar link pin bushes are split/ Front brake discs are corroded/ both rear shock absorbers are damp

Fail 4 Jul 2009 98,451 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust system is heavily corroded/ Surface corrosion to various brake pipes/ Various oil leaks/ Front anti roll bar link pin bushes are split/ Front brake discs are corroded/ both rear shock absorbers are damp

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,520 miles

rear brakes imbalanced , oil on min mark , alloys in poor condition , exhaust system corroded , aux belt heavily cracking/perrished , cracking/perrishing to steering & suspension bushes , play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,520 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes imbalanced , oil on min mark , alloys in poor condition , exhaust system corroded , aux belt heavily cracking/perrished , cracking/perrishing to steering & suspension bushes , play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,619 miles

** 205/60/15v **

front brake discs corroded/lipped/worn †slight damage to alloy rims †wipers smearing slightly †outer sills covered in plastic trim †aux belt perrished/carcked

slight play in steering rack knuckles †perrishing/cracking to suspension bushes †slight rear brake imbalance †front brake pads worn low †both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,367 miles

As before see test no, 280781886192

Fail 30 Jun 2006 79,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cracking and perishing to suspension bushes †Damp around power steering resevoir †Play in steering rack †Rear brake discs corroded †Rear brake pipes corroded †Rear brake pads worn low †Nail in off side rear tyre heqavily cracked i n tread †Deep cuts

Drivers door stiff to open from inside †Dents and scratches to various panels †Front number plate slightly discfigured †Exhaust system corroded

Front indicators and wing repeators fading

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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W319 BAW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W319 BAW, 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 W319 BAW registered?

W319 BAW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W319 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W319 BAW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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