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L15 DKB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 107,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 104,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,287 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,349 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,085 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,085 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,874 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,818 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing on outside edges.

both front tyres outer side wall slight cracking.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,935 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 37,918 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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L15 DKB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L15 DKB, 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 L15 DKB registered?

L15 DKB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is L15 DKB safe to buy?

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