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W324 XUD

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,857 mi
Last recorded121,857 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 XUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from engine

oil light illuminating on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,413 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,413 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s front , rear, and side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,614 miles

Offside Front tyre approx. 3 mm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe up beside fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre approx. 3 mm

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe up beside fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,218 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,945 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficieny only just met 17%

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,019 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s handbrake judder

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,077 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,284 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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W324 XUD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W324 XUD, 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 W324 XUD registered?

W324 XUD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W324 XUD safe to buy?

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