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W802 ABA

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW802 ABA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 86,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint offside AND NEARSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported DOWNPIPE SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED AWAY (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,785 miles

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges starting to wear

Fail 7 Mar 2014 67,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,882 miles

exhaust down pipe bracket corroded but still supporting system

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,857 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,618 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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W802 ABA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W802 ABA, 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 W802 ABA registered?

W802 ABA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W802 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W802 ABA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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