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W635 NGU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,381 mi
Last recorded104,381 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW635 NGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Showing signs of weakness

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Pin/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Cut

Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 102,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Cut

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,009 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,226 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise handbrake adjustment

nsf and osf tyres wearing aroound edges and walls deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2013 96,325 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre deteriorating

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2013 96,321 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

osf tyre deteriorating

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres outer walls damaged but no cords

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres has damage on side walls

front discs slight wear

Fail 9 Aug 2010 89,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres has damage on side walls

front discs slight wear

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,334 miles

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

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,307 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyre outer side walls damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 124,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,522 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 95,522 miles

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

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

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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W635 NGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W635 NGU, 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 W635 NGU registered?

W635 NGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W635 NGU safe to buy?

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