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W617 YKR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 YKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 136,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 134,231 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slightly detteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,620 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CRACKS DRIVER REAR TYRE

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,395 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 129,395 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 126,236 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 122,419 miles

Warning Light On dash

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 115,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YKR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W617 YKR registered?

W617 YKR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is W617 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W617 YKR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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