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W448 MAP

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 MAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 63,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,749 miles

both rear lower metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,482 miles

rear exhaust back outter casing corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,203 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W448 MAP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W448 MAP, 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 W448 MAP registered?

W448 MAP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W448 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W448 MAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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