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W684 PBL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine burning oil

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine burning oil

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,907 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

engine burning oil

engine management light on

oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear wheel arches

engine burning oil

engine management light on

oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,703 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,563 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,748 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,238 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,674 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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W684 PBL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBL, 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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W684 PBL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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