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X181 NGP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,856 mi
Last recorded72,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 NGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 72,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2015 63,857 miles

font tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,562 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 55,017 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,017 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,632 miles

Engine management light stays on

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 7 Oct 2011 42,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light stays on

Offside rear inner door panel not fitted

Part of nearside rear side light not working

Plastic cover sills fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,479 miles

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn rear pads worn 60-70%.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,163 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 27,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,818 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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X181 NGP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X181 NGP, 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

How do I check the history of X181 NGP?

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What year was X181 NGP registered?

X181 NGP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X181 NGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X181 NGP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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