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W616 TNH

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,326 mi
Last recorded96,326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 TNH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,326 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust mount corroded but supporting exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,577 miles

air bag light on both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,048 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKE SURFACES.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 79,046 miles

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

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

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKE SURFACES.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,203 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT HEADLAMPS ARE STARTING TO "MIST" ON THERE LENS AND REFLECTORS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,074 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs braking surface areas are deteriorating/decreasing.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,957 miles

205/60/VR15.

FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES(REARMOST) ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6MM ON THE EDGES.

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM AND 2.0MM ON EDGES ALSO PERISH MARKS APPEARING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 53,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,824 miles

PLEASE NOTE!!!!O/S/FRONT PART OF STEERING RACK END IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR.

PLEASE NOTE!!!!REAR TYRE ARE WORN DOWN TO 2mm THE MINIMUM LIMIT IS 1.6mm (205/60/vr15).

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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W616 TNH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W616 TNH, 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 W616 TNH registered?

W616 TNH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W616 TNH safe to buy?

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