MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for W448 MCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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