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W97 ULD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,576 mi
Last recorded138,576 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 ULD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,576 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,608 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre getting low

slight blow exhaust

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

all tyres getting low

slight blow exhaust

slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,316 miles

nsf bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,361 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,676 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 117,676 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficincy just pass 17%

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 107,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,388 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,602 miles

advise slight corrosion forming on nearside rear metal brake pipe. advise front exhaust clamp corroded. advise rear pads getting low.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 85,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,834 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W97 ULD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W97 ULD, 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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W97 ULD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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