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W993 LFP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,408 mi
Last recorded101,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW993 LFP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seat belts slightly corroded

chassis corrosion present

Pass 25 May 2018 93,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front heavy corrosion around jacking point

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

both front rear seat belt anchor points corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 May 2018 93,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front heavy corrosion around jacking point

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

both front rear seat belt anchor points corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Front floor area around jacking point corroded and weak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split on outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mount brackett (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors near jacking points (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floors near jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Front floor area around jacking point corroded and weak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on outer cover (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear jacking point block missing

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,105 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 84,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 81,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 81,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 877,703 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 877,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,658 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 73,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 70,616 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 66,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,491 miles

corrosion to rear section

Pass 12 May 2006 46,014 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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W993 LFP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W993 LFP, 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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W993 LFP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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