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W891 UFV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 UFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 103,886 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,052 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front and rear both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,757 miles

Oil leak ()

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,240 miles

noise on rear axle

windscreen damaged n/s lower corner

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

noise on rear axle

windscreen damaged n/s lower corner

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,708 miles

rear axle noisy

Fail 7 Nov 2013 82,708 miles

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

rear axle noisy

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,733 miles

front brake balance only to requirements

handbrake effort low o/s

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,760 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,575 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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W891 UFV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W891 UFV, 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 W891 UFV registered?

W891 UFV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W891 UFV safe to buy?

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