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W614 MBR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 MBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2015 137,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 130,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 126,311 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2013 126,311 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,019 miles

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

side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

side skirts fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 84,002 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Nearside washer jet blcked.

Offside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall no cord showing.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,274 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 114,936 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 114,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 109,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance 20%

Fail 8 Jun 2007 109,562 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes imbalance 20%

Fail 7 Jun 2006 95,846 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,846 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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W614 MBR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W614 MBR, 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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W614 MBR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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