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W59 WGU

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 WGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,903 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 86,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 85,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,978 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner whall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 82,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 79,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 77,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 76,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 74,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 72,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,131 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 69,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 65,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 65,302 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 61,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2009 61,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 56,636 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W59 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

W59 WGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W59 WGU safe to buy?

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