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W635 UKE

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

167,149 mi
Last recorded167,149 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW635 UKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 167,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 167,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 164,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 160,868 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 160,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 156,236 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 156,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 150,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 150,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 143,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 143,219 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 121,752 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 121,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,593 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 111,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,694 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 99,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 69,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UKE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W635 UKE, 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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W635 UKE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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