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X223 XPM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,507 mi
Last recorded98,507 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 XPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,507 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

nearside front antiroll bar link bush perishing.

nearside rear brake hose damaged.

offside front antiroll bar link bush perishing.

offside front brake hose perishing.

offside rear brake pad warning wire damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,864 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar link arm bushes perishing.

front brake pads getting thin.

offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,864 miles

front antiroll bar link arm bushes perishing.

front brake pads getting thin.

offside front brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,864 miles

freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

offside front antiroll bar link arm bush perishing.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

offside front antiroll bar link arm bush perishing.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,204 miles

front lower arm inner bushes becoming soft.

top engine breather hose split.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 72,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front lower arm inner bushes becoming soft.

top engine breather hose split.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,272 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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X223 XPM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X223 XPM, 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 X223 XPM registered?

X223 XPM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is X223 XPM safe to buy?

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