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X147 MGK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 MGK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 112,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014

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

near side front tyre tread low on inside edge

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

near side front tyre tread low on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2013 103,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 97,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,013 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,013 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 79,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,718 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 70,795 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,120 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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X147 MGK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X147 MGK, 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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X147 MGK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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