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W398 PBL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,801 mi
Last recorded112,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 PBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 94,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2012 80,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak around engine area

Fail 22 May 2012 80,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 27 May 2011 76,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,743 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,324 miles

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

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

damaged on sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,182 miles

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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W398 PBL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W398 PBL, 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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W398 PBL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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