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X174 XPH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 XPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2012 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 126,804 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 126,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,850 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,807 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 93,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,164 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,110 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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X174 XPH 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 X174 XPH, 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 X174 XPH registered?

X174 XPH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X174 XPH safe to buy?

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