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W977 WCK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW977 WCK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 142,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 142,456 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 134,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 134,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 130,787 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 127,417 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 123,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 113,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 113,639 miles

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

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

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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W977 WCK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W977 WCK, 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 W977 WCK registered?

W977 WCK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W977 WCK safe to buy?

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