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X174 KVP

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,379 mi
Last recorded121,379 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 KVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,404 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 116,404 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,202 miles

corrosion to brake pipe, front to rear

corrosion to fuel pipe underside of vehicle

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2011 109,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,516 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 102,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 81,980 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 81,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

some movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 May 2006 71,397 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

some fluctuation on front brakes

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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X174 KVP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X174 KVP, 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 X174 KVP registered?

X174 KVP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X174 KVP safe to buy?

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