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W78 DMD

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 DMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 142,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 138,973 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,100 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,262 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 31 Jan 2015 132,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 130,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 125,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,379 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 118,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 110,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 68,791 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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W78 DMD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W78 DMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W78 DMD registered?

W78 DMD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W78 DMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W78 DMD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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