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W797 KNU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 KNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2013 115,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,019 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 63,237 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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W797 KNU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W797 KNU, 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 W797 KNU registered?

W797 KNU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W797 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 KNU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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