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S70 CCY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 CCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025
Pass 14 Nov 2024
Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 116,224 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,365 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

o/s of windscreen has a crack at the bottom not affecting drivers or passenger view

o/s/f window not working

slight surafce rust under body

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,070 miles

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

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

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 6 Sep 2011 111,062 miles

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

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

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

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 2010 106,697 miles

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

OSR seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,521 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 101,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

possible air leak from engine causing poor idle ok for this test

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 93,190 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,156 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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S70 CCY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S70 CCY, 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 S70 CCY registered?

S70 CCY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is S70 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 CCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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