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W443 NAU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 NAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 134,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 124,912 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/crack developed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/crack developed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 124,911 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line leading to flex affected line marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line leading to flex affected line marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/crack developed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/crack developed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lines leading to rear flex hoses affected lines marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 117,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear lines leading to rear flex hoses affected lines marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,287 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,018 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,144 miles

rear parking brake; parking efficiency only just met. [3.7.b.7]

Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,480 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 55,341 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 41,583 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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W443 NAU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W443 NAU, 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 W443 NAU registered?

W443 NAU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W443 NAU safe to buy?

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