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W86 LCF

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 LCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,730 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 111,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,036 miles

sill corroded osf

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 97,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,452 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,958 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,958 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,586 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,434 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,608 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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W86 LCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W86 LCF, 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

How do I check the history of W86 LCF?

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What year was W86 LCF registered?

W86 LCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W86 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W86 LCF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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