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W852 WEC

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,421 mi
Last recorded125,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 WEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 125,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,406 miles

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

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

Centre rear floor damaged/holed

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

N/S/F inner wing liner damaged

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Radiator insecure

Radiator leaking coolant

Fail 8 Jul 2013 106,361 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre rear floor damaged/holed

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

N/S/F inner wing liner damaged

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator insecure

Radiator leaking coolant

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,315 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged.

both rear brake discs corroded.

brake pad warning light on.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipes damaged.

nearside chassis and floor pan damaged middle to rear.

radiator mounting bracket on nearside damaged and radiator loose.

Fail 3 May 2011 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly damaged.

both rear brake discs corroded.

brake pad warning light on.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipes damaged.

nearside chassis and floor pan damaged middle to rear.

radiator mounting bracket on nearside damaged and radiator loose.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,485 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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W852 WEC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W852 WEC, 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 W852 WEC registered?

W852 WEC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W852 WEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W852 WEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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