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W432 TGU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,500 mi
Last recorded124,500 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW432 TGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 124,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 124,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 120,458 miles

both rear brake pipes at rear flexi hoses rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2014 116,242 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 116,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 111,982 miles

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2013 111,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

em light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2010 93,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate deteriorating

park brake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 63,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and worn

rear brake pads worn

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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W432 TGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W432 TGU, 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 W432 TGU registered?

W432 TGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W432 TGU safe to buy?

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