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W358 NDV

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW358 NDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 127,822 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on.

n/s/f lower ball joint insulator bush weak. renew asap

rear outer lower sills corroded & weak.

slight play in steering column joints, knock.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 127,821 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on.

n/s/f lower ball joint insulator bush weak. renew asap

rear outer lower sills corroded & weak.

slight play in steering column joints, knock.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 117,719 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Corrosion around offside rear jacing point

Corrosion to offside front inner door shut

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Heavy corrosion & hole in nearside front outer sill by jacking point outside of perscribed areas

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside rear brake disc pitted on inner face

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 117,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Corrosion around offside rear jacing point

Corrosion to offside front inner door shut

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Engine management light on

Heavy corrosion & hole in nearside front outer sill by jacking point outside of perscribed areas

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside rear brake disc pitted on inner face

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,713 miles

drivers window not working

o s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2013 108,713 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers window not working

o s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,046 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 101,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,862 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 92,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 90,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 90,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 22 Apr 2006 88,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 88,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W358 NDV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W358 NDV, 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 W358 NDV registered?

W358 NDV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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