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X207 FGC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,535 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,747 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RECOMMEND THAT THE OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK IS RENEWED

RECOMMEND THAT THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE RENEWED

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking pad is missing

rear brake discs are in very poor condition.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

RECOMMEND THAT THE OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK IS RENEWED

RECOMMEND THAT THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE RENEWED

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking pad is missing

rear brake discs are in very poor condition.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,766 miles

both front tyres perished

check tracking

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,065 miles

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 19 Aug 2008 50,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 40,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 34,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 34,040 miles

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

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

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 FGC 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 X207 FGC, 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

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What year was X207 FGC registered?

X207 FGC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X207 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X207 FGC 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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