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W816 VAR

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,305 mi
Last recorded167,305 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 VAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 167,305 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 167,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket corroded. (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill near jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 160,774 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ANTIROLL BAR INNER BUSHE O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 141,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 128,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes partially secured

Fail 14 Aug 2013 128,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,913 miles

'Air bag' light on

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,231 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 110,150 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,284 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 110,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,169 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 97,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 92,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,464 miles

fronr exhaust mounying braket deterioating.

n/s washer jet inop

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding by flexis

Fail 10 Apr 2006 86,428 miles

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

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

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)

near side washer jet not working.

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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W816 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W816 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 W816 VAR registered?

W816 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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