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X213 TEV

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX213 TEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 134,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 132,016 miles

airbag light stays on

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2011 132,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light stays on

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,573 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,589 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,538 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 122,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 114,789 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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X213 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 69.2%.

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 X213 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X213 TEV?

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What year was X213 TEV registered?

X213 TEV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X213 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X213 TEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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