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W582 LAM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW582 LAM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 77,160 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2018 77,160 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2017 68,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,910 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,034 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,034 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,311 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,426 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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W582 LAM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W582 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W582 LAM registered?

W582 LAM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W582 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W582 LAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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