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W785 GYX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,220 mi
Last recorded135,220 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 GYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 135,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 135,217 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 120,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,667 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 108,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 97,211 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,273 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,273 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,135 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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W785 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W785 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 W785 GYX registered?

W785 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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