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W917 SLC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 SLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch, (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,697 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 55,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,067 miles

Oil leak

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

radiator leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,692 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play in top mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,275 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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W917 SLC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W917 SLC, 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 W917 SLC?

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What year was W917 SLC registered?

W917 SLC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W917 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W917 SLC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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