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W507 NLK

2000 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 11680,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 NLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 107,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 107,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adv exhaust heatshield lose centre car

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,473 miles

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

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

adv exhausr slighty detrated

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,079 miles

airbag light is on

both lower arm back bushes starting to crack

Fail 11 Jan 2012 79,079 miles

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

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

airbag light is on

both front windows

both lower arm back bushes starting to crack

center heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,271 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 64,172 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 60,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,799 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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W507 NLK is a 2000 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W507 NLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W507 NLK registered?

W507 NLK is a 2000 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W507 NLK safe to buy?

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