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W338 NLF

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 NLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 164,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 159,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 152,854 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 147,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 142,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 136,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 128,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 121,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 121,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,862 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 112,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres om limit

Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,122 miles

Both sides rear brake pads low.

Fail 20 Jul 2006 105,122 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both sides rear brake pads low.

Pass 13 Jul 2005 97,203 miles

os rear tyre iner wall rubbed thin

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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W338 NLF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W338 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.

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What year was W338 NLF registered?

W338 NLF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W338 NLF safe to buy?

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