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W332 SGF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,658 mi
Last recorded66,658 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 SGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,658 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,658 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light scratches on windscreen

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

play in offside steering

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 31,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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W332 SGF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W332 SGF, 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 W332 SGF registered?

W332 SGF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W332 SGF safe to buy?

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