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140,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Accelerator pedal worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard rear most sensor not plugged in (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak many leaks on rear sections (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached lower mounting bolts loose. wheel can fowl the strut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill holes at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near suspension arm rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached mount missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached lower mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded near rear suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective from gear box to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel rim significantly worn on the inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear diff mounting bush slightly deteriorated
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full corrosion inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs lipped
warning light on dash
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
airbag light on
rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
airbag light on
rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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W704 XGP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 W704 XGP, 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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W704 XGP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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