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W938 UGM

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 UGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,178 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 70,040 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 458,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,082 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 41,082 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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W938 UGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W938 UGM, 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 W938 UGM registered?

W938 UGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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