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X224 NEN

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,612 mi
Last recorded146,612 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 NEN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,501 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 140,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play/wear to offside front inner lower ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 131,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 128,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 128,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,862 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 126,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,646 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 123,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,151 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2009 119,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 103,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,433 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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X224 NEN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X224 NEN, 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 X224 NEN?

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What year was X224 NEN registered?

X224 NEN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X224 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X224 NEN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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