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W812 DBW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,420 mi
Last recorded120,420 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 DBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,074 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

front brake pads starting to get low

signs of coolant on under tray and around expansion bottle - possible leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,390 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,712 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre getting low on the outter edge

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low and perishing in tread cuts

Fail 31 Jan 2015 111,711 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre getting low on the outter edge

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low and perishing in tread cuts

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,513 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,894 miles

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

engine management light on.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded and should be replaced in near future.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,016 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,654 miles

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded:- recommend attention.

engine management light on.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 98,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded:- recommend attention.

engine management light on.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 95,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 95,300 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,787 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT DISCS ON WEAR LIMIT

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 71,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W812 DBW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W812 DBW, 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 W812 DBW registered?

W812 DBW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W812 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W812 DBW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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