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W584 LCL

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,026 mi
Last recorded131,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW584 LCL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,026 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2013 130,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml light on

prop shaft coupling swollen due to oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 125,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 125,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 121,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 121,149 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 115,703 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 112,584 miles
Fail 18 May 2009

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

brake pad warning light staying on

damage to off side front tyre side wall

Pass 10 May 2008 105,634 miles

slight play on offside front wishbone outer balljoint

Fail 10 May 2008 105,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play on offside front wishbone outer balljoint

Pass 18 May 2007 100,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 92,978 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front wishbone rear bush in poor condition

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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W584 LCL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W584 LCL, 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 W584 LCL registered?

W584 LCL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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