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W704 XGP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 XGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,147 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,147 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,183 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,481 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,381 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,717 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,466 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,706 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 44,706 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,245 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,531 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 18,530 miles

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?

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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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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What year was W704 XGP registered?

W704 XGP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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