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W771 YFC

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,352 mi
Last recorded102,352 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 YFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 102,350 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,188 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 97,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 95,836 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,575 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 93,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,294 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 91,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 143,615 miles

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

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

play @ offside front wheel

Pass 4 Apr 2006 127,529 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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W771 YFC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W771 YFC, 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 W771 YFC registered?

W771 YFC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W771 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W771 YFC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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