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X516 WCD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,370 mi
Last recorded138,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 WCD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,370 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

car to low to roller brake test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,986 miles

engine leaking oil, centre exhaust joint has slight blow, hand brake travel high and close to failure

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,412 miles

backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

backing on n/plates starting to pill away from plates

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,468 miles

Airbag light on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Airbag light on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,001 miles

Slight oil leak from engine bay

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,258 miles

Advisory: Air bag light staying on.

Advisory: off side drivers window not working correctly.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advisory: Air bag light staying on.

Advisory: off side drivers window not working correctly.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,636 miles

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,404 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers constantly going

Pass 9 Sep 2006 42,834 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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X516 WCD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X516 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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What year was X516 WCD registered?

X516 WCD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X516 WCD safe to buy?

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