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W412 WOO

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,259 mi
Last recorded130,259 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 WOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Front discs have heavy wear lip

Front reg plate delaminating along top edge

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 127,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,261 miles

Excessive oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Front reg plate delaminating along top edge

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

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

O/S/F seatbelt reel retracting mechanism slow in operation

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)

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint

Surface corrossion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,808 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 112,044 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f + o/s/r metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 103,033 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 96,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut in n/s/f sidewall.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,654 miles

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

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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W412 WOO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W412 WOO, 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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W412 WOO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 August 2000.

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