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W617 EEO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,529 mi
Last recorded150,529 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 EEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 150,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 150,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,418 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort slightly low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 121,908 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play when under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,127 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,168 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 95,160 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,294 miles

Centre Front Upper Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Upper Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,093 miles

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

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

drivers wiperblade split but clears screen

front brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,830 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,567 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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W617 EEO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W617 EEO, 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 W617 EEO registered?

W617 EEO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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