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X128 DCF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,850 mi
Last recorded57,850 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX128 DCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper rubber damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front WARNING: Both bonnet stays do not hold bonnet upright

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting and worn, Recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,118 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,282 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 50,282 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,832 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 40,787 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,891 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,214 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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X128 DCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X128 DCF, 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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X128 DCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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