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W448 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,446 mi
Last recorded141,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2011 141,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 141,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2010 134,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 127,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 120,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 111,074 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 111,064 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

discs corroded/parked up

front/rear brake imbalance

lambda near limit,induction noise

n/s/f prior repairs

no plates discoloured/damaged

o/s/f belt poor retraction

o/s/f hub/rack play

oil+anti freeze leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2005 95,620 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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W448 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W448 MCF, 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 MCF registered?

W448 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W448 MCF safe to buy?

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