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W549 XJA

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,911 mi
Last recorded66,911 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 XJA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to sill/wing attachment

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to sill/wing attachment

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage resevoir /pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion round both jacking points at rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,550 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel straps corroaded

light corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Sep 2019 64,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel straps corroaded

light corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,591 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2018 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,692 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

back box very corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

back box very corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,796 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,494 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 39,202 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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W549 XJA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W549 XJA, 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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W549 XJA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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