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W858 YDN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,250 mi
Last recorded110,250 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW858 YDN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,250 miles

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

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

bonnet secondery catch hard to release

both front to rear brake pipes corroded on limit

front wipers poor

inspection light on

n/s/f flexi whose perished

n/s/f tyre on limit needs attention

n/s/r seat belt was not checked due to child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre valve bent and perished on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge, low

o/s/f flexi whose perished

o/s/f tyre well worn on the inner edge close to the limit

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre valve bent and perished

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,249 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

bonnet secondery catch hard to release

both front to rear brake pipes corroded on limit

front wipers poor

inspection light on

n/s/f flexi whose perished

n/s/f tyre on limit needs attention

n/s/r seat belt was not checked due to child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre valve bent and perished on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge, low

o/s/f flexi whose perished

o/s/f tyre well worn on the inner edge close to the limit

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre valve bent and perished

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 24 Dec 2013 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 105,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,887 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,887 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,155 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

air bag light

engine light

Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,626 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,637 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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W858 YDN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W858 YDN, 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 W858 YDN registered?

W858 YDN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W858 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W858 YDN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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