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W904 TLD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,082 mi
Last recorded158,082 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW904 TLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,082 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 17 Aug 2016 147,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 147,344 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 139,254 miles

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,239 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,037 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 124,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,005 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 98,795 miles

front compliance bushes worn

nearside front tyre on 1.6 mm./ offside front tyre approaching tread bars

Fail 6 Jan 2009 98,792 miles

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

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

front compliance bushes worn

nearside front tyre on 1.6 mm./ offside front tyre approaching tread bars

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,860 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,305 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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W904 TLD 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 W904 TLD, 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 W904 TLD registered?

W904 TLD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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