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W68 XDV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 XDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 121,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 119,420 miles

Airbag light on

Engine light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 119,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on

Engine light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust bracket broken

offside rear brake disc has uneven wear to inner face

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,702 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,105 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,330 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE AZONE

UNEVEN WEAR TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE/LOW TYRE TREAD

Fail 17 Oct 2007 68,330 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE AZONE

UNEVEN WEAR TO OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE/LOW TYRE TREAD

Pass 11 Oct 2006 62,840 miles

Fuel level low Fuel light on

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

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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W68 XDV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W68 XDV registered?

W68 XDV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W68 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W68 XDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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