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W87 LAN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,478 mi
Last recorded87,478 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 LAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 87,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,946 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,381 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 53,569 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,706 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 47,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2014 41,948 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 41,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,488 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,836 miles

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,740 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,599 miles

nearside of windscreen scratched by wiper blade

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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W87 LAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W87 LAN, 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 W87 LAN registered?

W87 LAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W87 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W87 LAN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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