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R400 MWG

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 MWG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,822 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2008 59,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,063 miles

front tyresworn slightly inner outer edges

rear brake pad material approximately 1/2 2/3 worn

slight wear to inner edges of front near side and offside brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2005 51,826 miles

stone chip damage within zone A of windscreen (less than 10mm)

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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R400 MWG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R400 MWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R400 MWG?

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What year was R400 MWG registered?

R400 MWG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is R400 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 MWG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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