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W901 MDY

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 MDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,873 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 123,872 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,951 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 116,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Numberplate has a crack

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,548 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 114,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil light is on

Sat Nav holder is fitted to the windscreen at the time of the test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,512 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 110,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,988 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 105,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 95,870 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 91,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W901 MDY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W901 MDY, 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 W901 MDY registered?

W901 MDY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W901 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W901 MDY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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