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W723 LMR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,906 mi
Last recorded192,906 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 LMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 192,906 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 185,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 180,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 166,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 139,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 116,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 83,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 83,403 miles

Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,086 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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W723 LMR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W723 LMR, 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 W723 LMR registered?

W723 LMR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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