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W299 XJX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,450 mi
Last recorded176,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 XJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 176,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 176,427 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 167,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 167,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 156,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 156,299 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 144,875 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 144,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 134,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 126,378 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 126,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 117,108 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 117,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 115,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but still supporting exhaust system

slight play steering universal joints

slight play/movement nearside inner track control arm bush

Fail 27 Nov 2006 115,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated but still supporting exhaust system

slight movement/play nearside inner suspension arm bush

slight play in steering universal joints

Pass 9 Dec 2005 14,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 14,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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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W299 XJX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W299 XJX, 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 W299 XJX registered?

W299 XJX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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