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W447 MSL

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 MSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 131,419 miles

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

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

near-side reverse light cover missing but not presenting a ragged edge

washer fluid level low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,419 miles

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

near-side reverse light cover missing but not presenting a ragged edge

washer fluid level low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,698 miles

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

airbag waring lamp on

exhaust clamp gearbox area split and loose

offside rear tyre on 2mm nearside rear tyre on 3mm 195/65/vr15 budget

Fail 12 Jan 2012 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag waring lamp on

exhaust clamp gearbox area split and loose

offside rear tyre on 2mm nearside rear tyre on 3mm 195/65/vr15 budget

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,445 miles

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

nearside front mirror housing slight movement

offside front indecator lamp small crack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,931 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 76,931 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in offside steering rod

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,501 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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W447 MSL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W447 MSL, 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 W447 MSL registered?

W447 MSL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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