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X142 KCS

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 KCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,403 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,403 miles

Nearside Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 105,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,410 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 88,635 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 80,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,943 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,943 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rear wheel assemblys slightly noisy when rotated

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2006 48,665 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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X142 KCS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X142 KCS, 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 X142 KCS registered?

X142 KCS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X142 KCS safe to buy?

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