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W489 KDB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 KDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe rusty (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake servo pipe rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,471 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,142 miles

brake servo pipe rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,104 miles

Nearside Front rubber jacking point missing

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,104 miles

Nearside Front rubber jacking point missing

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,980 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,583 miles

all four brake disc rusted .

exhaust caseing come loose but secured.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,921 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,358 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front number plate deteriated

front pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,818 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,856 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounting cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,579 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,577 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,332 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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W489 KDB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W489 KDB, 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 W489 KDB registered?

W489 KDB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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