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W512 GYX

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,544 mi
Last recorded146,544 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 GYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 135,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 129,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,145 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,953 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 May 2013 89,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,517 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,958 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,337 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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W512 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W512 GYX, 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 W512 GYX registered?

W512 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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