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W37 XDV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,607 mi
Last recorded137,607 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 XDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 137,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [P] bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [P] bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,031 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,103 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,103 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,936 miles

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

Oil leak

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,994 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 79,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,765 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,765 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 59,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,154 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W37 XDV 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 W37 XDV, 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 W37 XDV registered?

W37 XDV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W37 XDV safe to buy?

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