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W837 SLB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 SLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 128,906 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 128,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 119,140 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 119,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 108,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 98,275 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 98,275 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 865,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,407 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 64,859 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to rear silencer

damage to n/s/r boot/tailgate

fog light & headlight switch are wired up the wrong way round

play in o/s/f inner track rod

rear brake pads are getting very low

rear registration plate condition & security are poor

wiper blades smear slightley

Fail 23 May 2005 64,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to rear silencer

damage to n/s/r boot/tailgate

fog light switch & headlight switch are wired up the wrong way round

play in o/s/f inner track rod

rear registration plate condition and security are poor

rear vbrake pads getting very low

wiper blades smear slightley

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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W837 SLB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W837 SLB, 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 W837 SLB registered?

W837 SLB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W837 SLB safe to buy?

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