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W724 GYX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,155 mi
Last recorded147,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 GYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 147,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 142,849 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 138,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 129,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 129,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of exhaust rear silencer box rubber mount.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 118,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of exhaust rear silencer box rubber mount.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,959 miles

condition of front lower suspension bushes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Aug 2010 97,938 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

condition of front lower suspension bushes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,716 miles

engine oil level low

offside+nearside front rear wishbone bush cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level low

offside+nearside front rear wishbone bush cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,240 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,689 miles

Exhaust Bracket Next To Lamda Sensor Needs Attension

Offside Rear Tyre down to 2mm Tread Depth †(Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Small Chip to Windscreen

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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W724 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W724 GYX, 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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W724 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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