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X215 ECB

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 ECB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,753 miles

Air bag warning lamp on dash, indicating a system fault.

Brake ware indicator lamp on dash.

Exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mount in poor condition but performing function.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Rear wiper worn out.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag warning lamp on dash, indicating a system fault.

Brake ware indicator lamp on dash.

Exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mount in poor condition but performing function.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Rear wiper worn out.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,302 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

brake pad warning light staying on

front brake pads seem low

front exhaust mount corroded

o/s/f window inop

surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/r floors

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

brake pad warning light staying on

front brake pads seem low

front exhaust mount corroded

o/s/f window inop

surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/r floors

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,513 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,099 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,880 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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X215 ECB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X215 ECB, 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 X215 ECB registered?

X215 ECB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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