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W879 MMR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 MMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 145,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cracks outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,565 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 144,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 15 Nov 2013 140,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 131,313 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 131,299 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 123,828 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front no plate slight detoriated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 119,135 miles

front numberplate slight detoriated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 115,320 miles

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

strong advice to replaced front no plate

Fail 26 Nov 2007 115,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

strong advice to replaced front no plate

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,980 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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W879 MMR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 W879 MMR, 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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W879 MMR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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