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W332 XUG

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 XUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 128,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 128,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,219 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,472 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 114,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,864 miles

Exhaust front pipe mount bracket fractured

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing in centre of tread

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,328 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,328 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,150 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 77,150 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 72,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 62,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W332 XUG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W332 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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W332 XUG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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