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W668 KFA

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 KFA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 121,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat not fitted at time of test rear seat belts not tested

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 88,360 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all joint rubber covers start to split

Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,360 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all joint rubber covers start to split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,287 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,420 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 51,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 41,505 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W668 KFA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W668 KFA, 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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W668 KFA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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