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W337 GYW

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 GYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 110,931 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,761 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 110,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2021
Pass 29 Jun 2018

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear direction indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

competition vehicle and tested as per testing manual

Pass 21 Aug 2017

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front brake pipes at flexible hose unions have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe located at rear of floorpan has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

vehicle classed at competition vehicle and tested as per requirements

Fail 18 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front brake pipes at flexible hose unions have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe located at rear of floorpan has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

vehicle classed at competition vehicle and tested as per requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2016

Nearside Front dip beam on lowest permitted level

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to operate

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

metal power steering pipes corroded

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,238 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,921 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,805 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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W337 GYW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W337 GYW, 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 W337 GYW registered?

W337 GYW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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