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W832 LMO

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW832 LMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 120,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE NEAR FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

EML ON

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper clip missing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,605 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 116,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 115,216 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 115,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 109,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 104,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 95,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 89,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 89,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,946 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 78,080 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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W832 LMO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W832 LMO, 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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W832 LMO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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