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W98 YUA

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,458 mi
Last recorded170,458 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 YUA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 170,458 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 169,986 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 143,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 121,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 89,686 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre low on tread

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 89,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,226 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,226 miles

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

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

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

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 YUA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue 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 W98 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

W98 YUA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W98 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 YUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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