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W674 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 121,920 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 103,944 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear tyres perished

slight play front arms rear bushs

slight play nsf bot ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,304 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,734 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,097 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,260 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 68,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,091 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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W674 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W674 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 W674 MCF registered?

W674 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W674 MCF safe to buy?

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