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W862 WKL

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 WKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,675 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,445 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,848 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 27,903 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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W862 WKL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W862 WKL, 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 W862 WKL registered?

W862 WKL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W862 WKL safe to buy?

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