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W492 LGR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 LGR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 104,011 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 104,011 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,169 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 93,460 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

under vehicl corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,469 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 86,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 86,432 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 82,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 77,815 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 77,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,983 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 73,983 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 70,043 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 70,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 66,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 66,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 62,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,421 miles

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

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

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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W492 LGR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W492 LGR, 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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W492 LGR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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