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W599 NBR

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 NBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,201 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 62,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,662 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,314 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 12 Feb 2015 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,638 miles

Nearside 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)

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 9 Feb 2012 46,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,083 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W599 NBR is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W599 NBR, 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 W599 NBR registered?

W599 NBR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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