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X126 FNH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 FNH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear across diff (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet not fully closing on offside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front side light dull

oil leak and coolant leak

under side corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 91,381 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear across diff (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet not fully closing on offside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front side light dull

oil leak and coolant leak

under side corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,514 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,788 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,375 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 68,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 65,124 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,313 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 57,089 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X126 FNH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X126 FNH, 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 X126 FNH registered?

X126 FNH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X126 FNH safe to buy?

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