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W827 VAR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 VAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,284 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,284 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,686 miles

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

NOTE; front brake discs slightly scored.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,686 miles

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

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

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

NOTE; front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 67,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,259 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 61,259 miles

Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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W827 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W827 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 W827 VAR registered?

W827 VAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W827 VAR safe to buy?

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