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X171 GGU

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,206 mi
Last recorded56,206 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 GGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL light indicates fault

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear access to fuel cap not available due to central locking fault

Fail 30 Nov 2022 56,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,051 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working N/S/R marker lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Carbon monoxide, doesn't meet standards (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S/F indicator on with the sides lights (4.4.3 (b))

Central Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle has imbalance of 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Position lamp incorrect colour front side marker lamps are blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitter to N/S/R seat ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,766 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,261 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 26,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,842 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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X171 GGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X171 GGU, 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 X171 GGU registered?

X171 GGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X171 GGU safe to buy?

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