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W974 PAG

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 PAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,248 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tamk straps badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber completely split (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 105,729 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,363 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,363 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 94,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,710 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorating

offside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorating

offside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

offside front steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads getting low, dics corroding

imbalance and variation front brakes

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,192 miles

both sides front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs and pads worn, discs also quite corroded

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs and pads worn, discs also quite corroded

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2009 79,456 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 79,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,592 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,087 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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W974 PAG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W974 PAG, 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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W974 PAG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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