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W621 BUB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,860 mi
Last recorded137,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 BUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 137,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corrosion

front brake imbalance

o/s/r and n/s/r arch corrosion

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 137,859 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corrosion

front brake imbalance

o/s/r and n/s/r arch corrosion

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,855 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 129,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,062 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,721 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,514 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 72,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,203 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 60,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W621 BUB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W621 BUB, 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 W621 BUB registered?

W621 BUB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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