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W474 PTR

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,342 mi
Last recorded100,342 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 PTR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,305 miles

both front wiper split on edges

both rear metal brake pipe to flexable hose connection corrosion

middle exhaust support bracket brake off

n/s/f wish bone rear support bush slightly worn

o/s/f rear wish bone support bush slightly worn

rear number starting to discolour

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,305 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper split on edges

both rear metal brake pipe to flexable hose connection corrosion

middle exhaust support bracket brake off

n/s/f wish bone rear support bush slightly worn

o/s/f rear wish bone support bush slightly worn

rear number starting to discolour

Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,670 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 65,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,067 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,936 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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W474 PTR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W474 PTR, 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 W474 PTR registered?

W474 PTR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W474 PTR safe to buy?

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