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W909 MDY

2000 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,853 mi
Last recorded163,853 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 MDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 163,853 miles

Central Rear diff bush perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2018 155,077 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake only just met requirement 16%

n/s door mirror case damaged

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2018 155,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met requirement 16%

n/s door mirror case damaged

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 145,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 134,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 123,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,190 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 98,847 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,847 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,254 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,533 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 87,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,347 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 73,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 53,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2006 46,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 36,618 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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W909 MDY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W909 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 W909 MDY registered?

W909 MDY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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