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W724 NLK

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 NLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 128,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,923 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 108,387 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 5 Oct 2009 108,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,610 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight blow on rear silencer

Fail 6 Oct 2008 93,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

slight blow on rear silencer

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,248 miles

O/s rear tyre low on limit. O/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged. N/s/r tyre worn to limit.

Rear brake disc facings in poor condition

Slight blow on rear silencer

Slight play in o/s & n/s front lower balljoints

O/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,074 miles

front discs worn

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,222 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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W724 NLK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W724 NLK, 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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What year was W724 NLK registered?

W724 NLK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W724 NLK safe to buy?

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