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W561 NLK

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,993 mi
Last recorded152,993 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 NLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 152,993 miles

air bag light on

chip in o/s headlamp

front anti-roll bar bushes

rear main suspension mountings

rear tyres

wear in steering rack

wear on all brake disc's

Fail 24 Nov 2010 152,993 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

chip in o/s headlamp

front anti-roll bar bushes

rear main suspension mountings

rear tyres

wear in steering rack

wear on all brake disc's

Pass 24 Nov 2009 137,746 miles

exhaust rear section deterioating

front exhaust support braket damaged but still supporting exhaust

slight signs of separation on ball joints,but no movement

Fail 24 Nov 2009 137,746 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust rear section deterioating

front exhaust support braket damaged but still supporting exhaust

slight signs of separation on ball joints,but no movement

Pass 24 Nov 2008 125,559 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 117,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 117,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,007 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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W561 NLK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

W561 NLK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W561 NLK safe to buy?

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