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X126 XPJ

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,622 mi
Last recorded76,622 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 75,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 73,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 70,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 69,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 66,348 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 65,237 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 61,547 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 60,652 miles

near side front and both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords are exposed

Fail 12 May 2016 60,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front and both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords are exposed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,841 miles

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

both headlights have a poor beam image

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,874 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 43,199 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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X126 XPJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X126 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

Is X126 XPJ safe to buy?

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