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W544 DKC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,809 mi
Last recorded110,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW544 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,809 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 110,803 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle carrier bush (2.4.F.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle carrier bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 107,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,367 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded...

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded...

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 96,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,211 miles

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 19 Oct 2011 94,170 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,934 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,610 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,216 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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W544 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W544 DKC, 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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W544 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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