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L33 BMA

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,116 mi
Last recorded90,116 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 BMA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 22 Nov 2016 90,116 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,167 miles

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

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

play in inner tie rods

Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,081 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

major oil leak

play in inner tie rods

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,714 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,391 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,858 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 63,141 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,141 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,294 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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L33 BMA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L33 BMA, 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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L33 BMA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is L33 BMA safe to buy?

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