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X211 NAR

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,195 mi
Last recorded164,195 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 NAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 164,195 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 164,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 152,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,174 miles

Oil leak

breather pipe damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 140,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,936 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 127,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,490 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,511 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

front lower suspension arm (rear bushes)slight freeplay

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,150 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,598 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine manegment light on

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,593 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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X211 NAR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X211 NAR, 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 X211 NAR registered?

X211 NAR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X211 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X211 NAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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