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W991 TLA

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,757 mi
Last recorded120,757 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 TLA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 116,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,665 miles

engine oil leak around front of engine

offside front shock absorber damp in oil

stone chip on front windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2009 94,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak around front of engine

offside front shock absorber damp in oil

stone chip on front windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 91,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,611 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,147 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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W991 TLA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W991 TLA, 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 W991 TLA registered?

W991 TLA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W991 TLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W991 TLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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