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W556 MBU

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 MBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,597 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,351 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,437 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,437 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,831 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

water pump noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,207 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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W556 MBU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W556 MBU, 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 W556 MBU registered?

W556 MBU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W556 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 MBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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