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W815 PBP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW815 PBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 149,055 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 149,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded NEXT TO TANK (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 147,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PAD S LOW (3.5.1i)

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

OIL LEAKING

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 14,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

cover sills

Pass 23 May 2014 142,416 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn and corroded and cover sills

Pass 23 Apr 2013 139,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 138,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 138,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 109,810 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 109,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 104,150 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,785 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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W815 PBP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W815 PBP, 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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W815 PBP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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