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W875 GYX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW875 GYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 158,264 miles

engine light staying on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 158,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light staying on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 155,468 miles

hand brack travol to high,n/s/f lower ball joint slight play, font brack pads low.

oil leak, water leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 150,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn. front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s front lower ball joint slight play. o/s rear outer wheel arch slightly rusty. aiorbag light deployed.

front wiper(s) slightly worn.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 150,806 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn. front tyres close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s front lower ball joint slight play. o/s rear outer wheel arch slightly rusty. aiorbag light deployed.

front wiper(s) slightly worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 142,282 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 137,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 137,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ON

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

INNER RACK JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,586 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 132,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 120,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 116,522 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 116,522 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 108,417 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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W875 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W875 GYX, 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 W875 GYX registered?

W875 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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