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W352 VGC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 VGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,623 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 59,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,655 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,655 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,991 miles

airbag lamp illuminated (future Mot faliure)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 57,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,334 miles

Airbag warning light on dash.

Bonnet catch stiff.

Brake pad warning light on dash.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,988 miles

airbag warning light on

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,787 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (2.0mm) †Offside front tyre outer wall cracked. †

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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W352 VGC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W352 VGC, 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 W352 VGC registered?

W352 VGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W352 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W352 VGC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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