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W826 AEO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 AEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,511 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting corroded

nearside front ,offside front , nearside rear tyres have small cuts on outer edge NOT exposing cord

Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,125 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,016 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,395 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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W826 AEO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W826 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W826 AEO?

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What year was W826 AEO registered?

W826 AEO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W826 AEO safe to buy?

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