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W913 SKL

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,695 mi
Last recorded69,695 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 SKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 69,676 miles

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

Child seat fitted {could not fully inspect seat belt}

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriate

O/S/R/ Disc pads appear to be getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,092 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 63,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 56,229 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W913 SKL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W913 SKL, 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

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What year was W913 SKL registered?

W913 SKL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W913 SKL safe to buy?

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