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X117 MCS

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 MCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,444 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 116,444 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,555 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 99,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Note: Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres 2-3 mm

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,460 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,129 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 60,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 46,766 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 46,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X117 MCS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X117 MCS, 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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X117 MCS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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