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X122 XPL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,624 mi
Last recorded46,624 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 XPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 45,503 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,122 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,359 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 40,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 29,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,384 miles

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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X122 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc 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 X122 XPL, 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 X122 XPL registered?

X122 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X122 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X122 XPL 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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