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X338 WFG

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,048 mi
Last recorded132,048 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 WFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 132,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,249 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

exhaust front clamp corroded

long travel in handbrake and performance down

some play in front suspension wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,161 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front mounting corroded

handbrake performance down n/s

interior mirror poor

Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake light warning on

brake pad warning light on

exhaust front mounting corroded

handbrake performance down n/s

interior mirror poor

Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,325 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,752 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 77,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,034 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2007 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 65,948 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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X338 WFG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X338 WFG, 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 X338 WFG registered?

X338 WFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X338 WFG safe to buy?

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