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W913 UBM

2000 BMW 316

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,689 mi
Last recorded144,689 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 UBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / offside front / nearside rear / offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 130,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 129,824 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear steel brake lines corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 120,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 120,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 111,153 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,368 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,075 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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W913 UBM is a 2000 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W913 UBM, 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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W913 UBM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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