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W334 NLF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 NLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,005 miles

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

pulley noise from engine

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,143 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 53,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,674 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,542 miles

Nearside 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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W334 NLF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W334 NLF, 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

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What year was W334 NLF registered?

W334 NLF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W334 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W334 NLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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