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W623 LCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 LCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 152,229 miles

Air bag light indicating a fault

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 152,229 miles

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

Air bag light indicating a fault

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 149,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 142,512 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nearside and offside rear tyres side walls slight cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2010 136,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 130,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 121,575 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 121,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

AIR FILTER CASING MOUNTING BROKEN

BOOT LID NOT SECURING SHUT

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.8MM,,,,,,,,,,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.5MM

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,229 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 101,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN HAZARD SWITCH STICKS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,530 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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W623 LCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W623 LCF, 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

How do I check the history of W623 LCF?

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What year was W623 LCF registered?

W623 LCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W623 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W623 LCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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