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W303 MDV

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 MDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

main front to rear metal brake pipe rusted

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes rusted

n/s front fog light lense cracked

n/s front rubber brake hose cracking

small mid rear metal brake pipe rusted

Fail 10 Aug 2012 118,344 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

main front to rear metal brake pipe rusted

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes rusted

n/s front fog light lense cracked

n/s front rubber brake hose cracking

small mid rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 29 Apr 2008 60,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,311 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

slight play in steering mechanism.

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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W303 MDV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W303 MDV, 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 W303 MDV registered?

W303 MDV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W303 MDV safe to buy?

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