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W52 DMH

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,052 mi
Last recorded125,052 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 DMH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,052 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,687 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,282 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Offside rear boot floor holed and corroded.

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,282 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Offside rear boot floor holed and corroded.

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,675 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 96,637 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Some corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Some corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,751 miles

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,264 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,045 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 62,907 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,824 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,271 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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W52 DMH 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 61.9%.

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 W52 DMH, 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 W52 DMH registered?

W52 DMH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W52 DMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 DMH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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