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X147 XPH

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,101 mi
Last recorded102,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 XPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,504 miles

Airbag light is on

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

Traction control light is on

Fail 21 Sep 2011 10,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Airbag light is on

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

Traction control light is on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 100,040 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 93,784 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 XPH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X147 XPH registered?

X147 XPH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X147 XPH safe to buy?

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