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W839 EEO

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 EEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,757 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexy (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,510 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,000 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 76,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake pipes are corroding,

Both rear tyres are worn down to approx 2.5mm,

Drivers window inop,

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,542 miles

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 70,542 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,467 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,918 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,559 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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W839 EEO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W839 EEO, 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 W839 EEO registered?

W839 EEO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W839 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W839 EEO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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