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X204 TEV

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,302 mi
Last recorded183,302 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 TEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 183,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of inner brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front fog light glass broken

Fail 1 Dec 2015 183,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of inner brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front fog light glass broken

Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 152,069 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 152,060 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 133,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 112,741 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 94,257 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTY

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FORM UNDER THE RADIATOR

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear suspension beam bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear suspension beam bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,179 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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X204 TEV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X204 TEV, 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 X204 TEV registered?

X204 TEV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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