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W593 PGF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 PGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 150,738 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 150,734 miles

Fuel hose leaking at filter outlet (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 143,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,152 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 136,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,183 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges,close to limit. Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 68,350 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 68,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,728 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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W593 PGF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W593 PGF, 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 W593 PGF registered?

W593 PGF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W593 PGF safe to buy?

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