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W983 SEG

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 SEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 124,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 121,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 May 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 170,879 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 170,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 146,961 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W983 SEG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W983 SEG, 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

How do I check the history of W983 SEG?

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What year was W983 SEG registered?

W983 SEG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W983 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W983 SEG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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