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W827 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,638 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 103,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,449 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,159 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,776 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

more than 50% of wheels ( 100% ) locked during service brake test.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,926 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 65,923 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,390 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch sticking

front brake disks in poor condition

tyres soft

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,128 miles

offside front tyre split on inside edge

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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W827 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W827 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W827 MCF registered?

W827 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W827 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W827 MCF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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