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W840 MDV

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 MDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 135,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SUBFRAME MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SUBFRAME MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side Front and both side Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Under Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,427 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front and both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 128,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 91,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,302 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust Middle And Rear In Poor Condition

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,322 miles

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

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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W840 MDV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W840 MDV, 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 W840 MDV registered?

W840 MDV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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