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W831 LNP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 LNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,443 miles

195/55/15 tyres fitted to rear 205/60/15 fitted to front

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 148,912 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 148,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,902 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 145,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 145,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 140,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exaust rear box in poor condition

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 28 Feb 2011 134,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 131,838 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/f fog light inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 129,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Mar 2008 126,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aircon leaking fluid offside of engine bay

front brake pads worn thin and discs worn

offside front tyre worn un even

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Mar 2008 126,403 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

aircon leaking fluid offside of engine bay

front brake pads worn thin and discs worn

offside front tyre worn un even

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 122,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 122,620 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake disks and pads worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

rear exhaust ribber split

Pass 17 Mar 2006 117,516 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm 205/60/15v

n/s/f sidelamp not working,bad connection.

o/s/f fog lamp not working

small oil leak gearbox area

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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W831 LNP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W831 LNP, 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

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What year was W831 LNP registered?

W831 LNP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W831 LNP safe to buy?

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