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X163 PLD

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,794 mi
Last recorded48,794 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 PLD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 42,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight mechanism broken inside (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,198 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,191 miles

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,589 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,325 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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X163 PLD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X163 PLD, 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 X163 PLD registered?

X163 PLD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X163 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X163 PLD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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