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W561 LAM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 LAM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,161 miles

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

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

general body corrosion areas

general underbody corrosion

nsf floor corroded

osf floor corroded

osf lower arm rear bush touching crossbeam bracket

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

general body corrosion areas

general underbody corrosion

nsf floor corroded

osf floor corroded

osf lower arm rear bush touching crossbeam bracket

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,925 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded through

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded through

ns sill corroded

os sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,897 miles

sills around jacking points getting very rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,897 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant light is on

sills around jacking points getting very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,514 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,803 miles

Offside 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,554 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres deteriated and cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,250 miles

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

both front tyres starting to deteriate and crack around tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,250 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres starting to deteriate and crack around tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,649 miles

front exhaust support broken

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,646 miles

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

front exhaust support broken

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,936 miles

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

Offside 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 10 Oct 2007 73,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 73,020 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/r light one of two bulbs not working

Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 69,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W561 LAM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W561 LAM, 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 W561 LAM registered?

W561 LAM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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