MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
washer pump is getting weak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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W438 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 W438 GYX, 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 W438 GYX registered?
W438 GYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 2000.
Is W438 GYX safe to buy?
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