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X171 XPL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 XPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,856 miles

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

oil leak engine

Fail 8 Dec 2010 82,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

bonnet catches slightly sticking

minor wind screen damage at zone a & swept area

nearside front wheel outer rim slightly damaged & outer tyre wall scuffed

qffside & nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Fail 8 Dec 2009 70,595 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

bonnet catches slightly sticking

minor wind screen damage at zone a & swept area

nearside front wheel outer rim slightly damaged & outer tyre wall scuffed

qffside & nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front fog/light broken

remove object from sun/visor[on seat]

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog/light glass broken

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,413 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 22,255 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 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

X171 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X171 XPL safe to buy?

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