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2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 CBD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 91,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 86,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,323 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f outer sill outrigger corroded and holed (outside of 30cm prescribed area wishbone mount)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f outer sill outrigger corroded and holed (outside of 30cm prescribed area wishbone mount)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 74,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,856 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL Tyre valves are deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,009 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,457 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,141 miles

airbag light illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,141 miles

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,292 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,430 miles

brake ferrule ends corroded front and rear

brake fluid low

Fail 24 Aug 2007 3,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake ferrule ends corroded front and rear

brake fluid low

n/s/front tyre low 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,674 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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X158 CBD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X158 CBD, 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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X158 CBD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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