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W36 ABT

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,046 mi
Last recorded89,046 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 ABT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 89,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,662 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,662 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,964 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 43,226 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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W36 ABT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W36 ABT, 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 W36 ABT registered?

W36 ABT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W36 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 ABT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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