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X207 DLB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,960 mi
Last recorded89,960 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 DLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 89,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on front to rear pipe (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on front to rear pipe (marked in both places) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,435 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low.

Rear indicator bulbs turning white

Small chip in centre of w/screen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,951 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,474 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,468 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 51,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,041 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,815 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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X207 DLB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X207 DLB, 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 X207 DLB registered?

X207 DLB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X207 DLB safe to buy?

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