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W805 VAR

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,309 mi
Last recorded124,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 VAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 123,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 123,795 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 122,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 122,606 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 120,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 120,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,829 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 110,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 105,594 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil light on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 105,295 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,192 miles

engine covers under trays

front n plate seperating

oil leaks

plastic side sills fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,584 miles

front discs worn

front n plate seperating

o/s/r dented wheel arch

oil leak

under trays

windsreen chipped

Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,069 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished and close to wear indicators,3-4mm

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

slight oil leak,front of engine

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 29 Jan 2009 89,040 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished and close to wear indicators,3-4mm

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

slight oil leak,front of engine

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,200 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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W805 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W805 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.

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What year was W805 VAR registered?

W805 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W805 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W805 VAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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