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W684 MAU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW684 MAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2011 106,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front/rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

o/s front and n/s front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 154,360 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 139,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 123,892 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 110,224 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)

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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W684 MAU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W684 MAU, 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 W684 MAU registered?

W684 MAU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W684 MAU safe to buy?

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