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W642 KNN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 KNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,600 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,589 miles

auxiliary belts cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

auxiliary belts cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,866 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,866 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,814 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,808 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 90,773 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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W642 KNN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W642 KNN, 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 W642 KNN registered?

W642 KNN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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