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W747 VGC

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 VGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,864 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 101,864 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,635 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,821 miles

offside front roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,975 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,536 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,706 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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W747 VGC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W747 VGC, 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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W747 VGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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