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X844 WFG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,870 mi
Last recorded78,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX844 WFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,870 miles

Advise both front outter tyres wearing on edges

Advise both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Advise oil and water leaks

Advise rust appearing at o/s outter sill

Adviuse sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Advise both front outter tyres wearing on edges

Advise both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Advise oil and water leaks

Advise rust appearing at o/s outter sill

Adviuse sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,895 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,847 miles

inbalance to rear brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

inbalance to rear brakes

Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,171 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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X844 WFG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X844 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 X844 WFG registered?

X844 WFG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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