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W912 TLD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 TLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,255 miles

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Fail 22 Jan 2016 126,255 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/s front wheel

Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 126,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,539 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 124,500 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 121,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,265 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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W912 TLD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W912 TLD?

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What year was W912 TLD registered?

W912 TLD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W912 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W912 TLD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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