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W825 HAP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,258 mi
Last recorded172,258 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 HAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 172,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch and inner sill are corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 172,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

o/s/r wheel arch and inner sill are corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,280 miles

Corrosion to o/s rear wheelarch,sill and wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

numerous oil leaks

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

rear springs corroded

rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,882 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheelarch

exhaust corroded

front lower ball joint dust covers perished

some wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2013 128,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,080 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 93,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,365 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,386 miles

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

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

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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W825 HAP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W825 HAP, 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 W825 HAP registered?

W825 HAP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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