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W735 MRA

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 MRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 135,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,208 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,463 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on.

fog light switch loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,913 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

air bag light on..

Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,284 miles

Oil leak

air bag light. offside front tyre sidewall has small cut.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 112,268 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light. offside front tyre sidewall has small cut.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 104,027 miles

rear fog light switch slightly faulty.

Fail 23 Aug 2008 104,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear fog light switch slightly faulty.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,793 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on. †rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,926 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 77,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W735 MRA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W735 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 W735 MRA registered?

W735 MRA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W735 MRA safe to buy?

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