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W462 MAP

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,267 mi
Last recorded112,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 MAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,267 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion floor

Offside Front slight corrosion floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 31 Jul 2019 112,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion floor

Offside Front slight corrosion floor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion offside front floor to sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,022 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 90,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,404 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 76,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 71,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,513 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear number plate deteiorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,774 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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W462 MAP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W462 MAP, 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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W462 MAP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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