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X116 CGU

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 CGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,805 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,862 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken recommend replacement

slight tear n/s wiperblade rubber.light scratches front screen

Fail 14 Aug 2014 72,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken recommend replacement

slight tear n/s wiperblade rubber.light scratches front screen

Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag waning light on due to be failure soon

front exhaust mount rusting away

o/s beam patern poor borderline pass

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine brake & air bag warning lights on

front exhaust bracket poor needs replacing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,450 miles

scratch front windscreen just meets requirements borderline pass.recommend replacement

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,045 miles

advise both rear tyre tread wearing low

advise movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

advise slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,192 miles

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

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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X116 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X116 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of X116 CGU?

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What year was X116 CGU registered?

X116 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X116 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X116 CGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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