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W646 NLA

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,070 mi
Last recorded129,070 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 NLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,070 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 20 Mar 2015 108,848 miles

offside front lowert suspension arm rear bush is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2014 108,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2013 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 May 2012 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2011 91,021 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested - child seat fitted,

Pass 19 May 2010 85,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 76,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,608 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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W646 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W646 NLA, 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 W646 NLA registered?

W646 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W646 NLA safe to buy?

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