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X172 SHK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 SHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,555 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,210 miles

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

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

both sides front wishbone bushes has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 37,469 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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X172 SHK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X172 SHK, 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 X172 SHK registered?

X172 SHK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X172 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X172 SHK shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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