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W327 XUG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW327 XUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 121,997 miles

Central to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

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

Front tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers are fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 121,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

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

Front tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 116,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep split in the tread

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

Outer sill covers are fitted

possible fault with indicaters

Fail 4 May 2016 116,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep split in the tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers are fitted

possible fault with indicaters

Pass 6 May 2015 113,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear parking brake effiency only just met

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 113,104 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 108,559 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes are slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Possible fault with the offside indicater

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 108,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine has slight mis-fire

Engine management light on

Front lower suspension arm bushes are slightly worn

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

Oil leak

Possible fault with offside indicater

Rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,747 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Possible fault with door locking system

Possible fault with offside rear indicater

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Possible fault with offside rear indicater

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,743 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Air Bag Light on

Engine Management Light on

Front brake discs worn and corroded advise replacement

Offside rear tyre at 2mm

Oil leak possibly from gearbox

Water leak rear of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2011 96,771 miles

Front brake disc worn and pitted.

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn and pitted.

N/S/R Brake disc very badly pitted.

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

Noise coming from rear brakes.

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 90,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper not clearing well

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 72,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 62,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W327 XUG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W327 XUG, 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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W327 XUG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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