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W868 NLA

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 NLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 116,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 116,077 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

some wear to all brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 103,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 99,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,325 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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W868 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W868 NLA, 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 W868 NLA registered?

W868 NLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W868 NLA safe to buy?

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