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W438 SAV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 SAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 63,358 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 63,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,464 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion near jacking point

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,748 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,416 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,620 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,629 miles

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2013 43,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,142 miles

Both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,484 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding,,17% front brake imbalance

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,313 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,412 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 27,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F tyre tread getting low in places on outer edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,228 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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W438 SAV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SAV, 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 SAV registered?

W438 SAV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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