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W732 MRA

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW732 MRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,122 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

front no plate cracked

rear brake pipes covered in grease

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2011 109,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

front no plate cracked

rear brake pipes covered in grease

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,491 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION MOUNTING BROKEN

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKERD SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY AND SCUFFING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION MOUNTING BROKEN

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKERD SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY AND SCUFFING ON OUTER EDGE

REAR SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,123 miles

some brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2009 98,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,925 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 89,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 79,820 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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W732 MRA 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 60%.

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 W732 MRA, 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 W732 MRA registered?

W732 MRA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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