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W674 NWF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,584 mi
Last recorded80,584 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 NWF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

revased lamp lens missing.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,575 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

revased lamp lens missing.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank slightly insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,558 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,498 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 59,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NWF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W674 NWF registered?

W674 NWF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W674 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W674 NWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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