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W98 PCS

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,987 mi
Last recorded139,987 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 PCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 139,987 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 128,875 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,989 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 97,950 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,950 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,760 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 65,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,896 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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W98 PCS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W98 PCS, 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 W98 PCS registered?

W98 PCS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W98 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 PCS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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