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X134 UPB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX134 UPB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,443 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake no reserve travel

Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,967 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 83,967 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nsf brake pad warning loom wrapped around shock absorber.

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 74,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nsf brake pad warning loom wrapped around shock absorber.

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,587 miles

Airbag light stays on.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,586 miles

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

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

Airbag light stays on.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,067 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,638 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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X134 UPB 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 X134 UPB, 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 X134 UPB registered?

X134 UPB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X134 UPB safe to buy?

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