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W59 LDY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 LDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 120,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,300 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 112,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 99,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,461 miles

airbag light on.

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp on

battery insecure

both wiper blades slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,101 miles

air bag light on , kerb damage to alloy rims , both front tyres cracking , o/s/r tyre split/cracking in tread

brake fluid level low , n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit nail in tread

fan belt starting to crack , oil leak , signs of water leak , corrosion to powered steering pipes , front brake discs worn , rear brakes worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on , kerb damage to alloy rims , both front tyres cracking , o/s/r tyre split/cracking in tread

brake fluid level low , n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit nail in tread

fan belt starting to crack , oil leak , signs of water leak , corrosion to powered steering pipes , front brake discs worn , rear brakes worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,171 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,171 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,977 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery light illuminated

both front lower arm bushes have play

both front tyres badly splitting and perishing

rear wiper blade split

stone chip in windscreen

tracking

Pass 8 Aug 2005 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W59 LDY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W59 LDY, 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 W59 LDY registered?

W59 LDY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W59 LDY safe to buy?

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