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W653 HBE

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,481 mi
Last recorded181,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 HBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 181,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 176,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 168,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 160,590 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 160,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 157,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 154,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 149,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 139,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 132,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 124,320 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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W653 HBE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W653 HBE, 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 W653 HBE registered?

W653 HBE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W653 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W653 HBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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