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X123 MDC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 MDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,206 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 102,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,631 miles

Inner 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

low reading on rear hand brake t o/s

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,391 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,325 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 73,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,760 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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X123 MDC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X123 MDC, 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 X123 MDC registered?

X123 MDC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X123 MDC safe to buy?

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