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X183 WCD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,885 mi
Last recorded142,885 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 WCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 142,885 miles

Corrosion to rear jacking points & o/s/r wheel arch

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

Pass 19 May 2017 135,234 miles

Corrosion to sill panels

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 May 2016 127,658 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Fail 6 May 2016 127,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Braking system leaking N/S/R (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Pass 14 May 2015 122,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 116,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,695 miles

Slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,887 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,882 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 102,614 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs corroding

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,614 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs corroding

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,013 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 97,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 71,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 48,342 miles

Cracks in NSF tyre valve. †

OS headlamp beam pattern tilted slightly to left.

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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X183 WCD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X183 WCD, 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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X183 WCD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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