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W418 AKM

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW418 AKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,770 miles

airbag warning lamp says on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on dash (m.o.t fail from april 2012)

corrosion of rear exhaust system/front bracket from gearbox to exhaust corroded away

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 3 Feb 2012 54,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on dash (m.o.t fail from april 2012)

corrosion of rear exhaust system/front bracket from gearbox to exhaust corroded away

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,676 miles

Oil leak

air bag lamp on dash

engine over heated on mot test

passinger door handles tight/stiff to open

rear exhaust system corroded/front bracket to front pipe corroded away

rear number plate delamenating

signs of coolent leak/around top housing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,143 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,131 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,234 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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W418 AKM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W418 AKM, 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 W418 AKM registered?

W418 AKM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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