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W946 XAV

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,393 mi
Last recorded125,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 XAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,888 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2010 98,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,878 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2007 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,991 miles

screw in tread of offside rear tyre

small cracks and chips in zone a not exceeding limits

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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W946 XAV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black 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 W946 XAV, 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 W946 XAV registered?

W946 XAV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W946 XAV safe to buy?

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