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W414 UVP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,640 mi
Last recorded91,640 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 UVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,026 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,554 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 13 Jan 2007 42,884 miles

air bag light came on

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside head light glass hole

Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 36,534 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 36,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W414 UVP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W414 UVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W414 UVP registered?

W414 UVP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W414 UVP safe to buy?

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