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X183 XAP

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 XAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,131 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 84,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,580 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,819 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

age-cracks nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,741 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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X183 XAP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X183 XAP, 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 X183 XAP registered?

X183 XAP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X183 XAP safe to buy?

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