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X181 BHK

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 BHK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,434 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R , N/S/R & N/S/F ALL = 2.0MM **** , O/S/F = 2.5MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *****

Fail 6 Dec 2013 120,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R , N/S/R & N/S/F ALL = 2.0MM **** , O/S/F = 2.5MM ***** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *****

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 113,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,446 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,690 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 96,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,643 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,245 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 52,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X181 BHK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X181 BHK, 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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X181 BHK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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