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W606 PTR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW606 PTR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,982 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 81,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Bottom arm bush (inner) slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,974 miles

front arm back bushes perished

front discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn

rear tyres 3mm

strong advise - handbrake application uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front arm back bushes perished

front discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn

rear tyres 3mm

strong advise - handbrake application uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,187 miles

all brake pipes lightly corroded

front arm back bushes perished and worn

front ball joint worn

front wipers poor

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,187 miles

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

all brake pipes lightly corroded

front arm back bushes perished and worn

front ball joint worn

front wipers poor

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 45,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,427 miles

rear brake pipes round tank to flexis corroded

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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W606 PTR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W606 PTR, 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 W606 PTR registered?

W606 PTR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W606 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W606 PTR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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