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W649 NGU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 NGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 60,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 55,402 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,052 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,823 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,295 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,273 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,193 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light stays on

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,820 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 24,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W649 NGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W649 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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W649 NGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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