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W388 WOO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 WOO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,944 miles

Exhaust deterioating

O/S Front metal brake pipe deterioating

O/S rear coil spring corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 52,285 miles

O/S Front metal brake pipe deterioating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,106 miles

O/S Headlamp intensity could be improved

O/S front tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 45,022 miles

o/s headlamp beam image deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2013 45,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s headlamp beam image deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2012 44,039 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2011 43,363 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Metal brake pipes deterioating

Rear brake discs deterioating

Some slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2010 41,887 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Metal brake pipes deterioating

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

Rear brake discs deterioating

Pass 27 May 2009 41,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on.

n/s front tyre scrubbing outer edge.

o/s head lamp beam starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 May 2008 36,924 miles

air bag light ?.

Fail 28 May 2008 36,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light ?.

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 22,186 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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W388 WOO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W388 WOO, 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 W388 WOO registered?

W388 WOO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W388 WOO safe to buy?

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