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X224 YMY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 YMY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 140,807 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,803 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 132,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 130,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,240 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,965 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 85,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,522 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 83,522 miles

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

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 YMY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X224 YMY, 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 X224 YMY registered?

X224 YMY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 2000.

Is X224 YMY safe to buy?

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