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W502 LAE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 LAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,042 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,262 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,184 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,243 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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W502 LAE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W502 LAE, 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

How do I check the history of W502 LAE?

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What year was W502 LAE registered?

W502 LAE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W502 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W502 LAE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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