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W759 NLA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,835 mi
Last recorded172,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 NLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 172,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 169,990 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 165,215 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 165,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Clasp (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 154,555 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 154,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 136,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 118,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner door piller trim insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,823 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 116,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 108,875 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 108,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre tread on limit

Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,166 miles

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to crack up

Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,507 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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W759 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W759 NLA, 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 W759 NLA registered?

W759 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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