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W782 GYX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,831 mi
Last recorded143,831 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 GYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 143,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 143,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,299 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2011 120,078 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2011 120,022 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front foglamp glass cracked

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,631 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 30 Mar 2010 109,631 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front and rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres soon.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 81,817 miles

Advisory items as on previous VT32 still apply

Fail 17 May 2007 81,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Loose rubber floor mat in drivers footwell can slip under pedals.

Stone chip in n/s head lamp glass

Pass 25 May 2006 68,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 68,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W782 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W782 GYX, 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 W782 GYX registered?

W782 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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