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W719 OSM

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 OSM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,129 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,888 miles

Difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

Play is right on the limit in the O/S/F wheel. Advise closer investigation!

Slight play in the N/S/F wheel.

Small chip on the windscreen.

The N/S/F metal brake pipe is near the limit for corrosion and the O/S/F pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

The O/S/R inner brake disc is badly starting to corrode.

The front inner brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and wear.

The rear bush and ball-joint on both the front control arms are wearing and developing play.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,198 miles

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

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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W719 OSM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W719 OSM, 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 W719 OSM registered?

W719 OSM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W719 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W719 OSM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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