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W561 MCF

2000 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,763 mi
Last recorded78,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,763 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,403 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 72,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,080 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 70,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,139 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 67,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 63,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W561 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W561 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 W561 MCF registered?

W561 MCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W561 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W561 MCF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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