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W795 VAR

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,131 mi
Last recorded107,131 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW795 VAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,639 miles

Oil leak

m/lt on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,096 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 92,387 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 90,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge on 0mm

Fail 24 Jan 2008 84,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge on 0mm

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 3 Feb 2007 75,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,226 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 67,913 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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W795 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W795 VAR, 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 W795 VAR registered?

W795 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W795 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W795 VAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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