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W778 UEP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 UEP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 44,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 ,and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to lower steering shaft

Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 42,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 37,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,955 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 30,660 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,555 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,494 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

items removed from drivers view prior to start of test

Pass 26 May 2015 27,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 24,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,306 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 19,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,856 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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W778 UEP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W778 UEP, 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 W778 UEP registered?

W778 UEP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W778 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 UEP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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