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X214 NCS

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,361 mi
Last recorded223,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 NCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 223,361 miles

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

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

nearside rear spring broken at little end

Pass 28 Apr 2012 217,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 199,939 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 198,262 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 171,627 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 171,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 143,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 142,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 116,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,052 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 90,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,871 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

LETTER C ON REAR NO PLATE BLACK MARK AT BOTTOM OF LETTER.

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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X214 NCS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X214 NCS, 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 X214 NCS registered?

X214 NCS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X214 NCS safe to buy?

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