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W803 MNA

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 MNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,015 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hazard warning light switch cover missing

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose

offside & nearside front tyres side walls slightly cracked

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

wipers smearing & juddering

Fail 15 Jun 2012 103,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heatshield loose

offside & nearside front tyres side walls slightly cracked

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing for roughness (wheel binding)

wipers smearing & juddering

Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,436 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 100,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine management light on

front brakes slightly corroded

offside door mirror cracked

offside steering rack slight movement

Pass 9 Apr 2010 94,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,616 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 51,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W803 MNA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W803 MNA, 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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W803 MNA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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