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X228 HAV

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,644 mi
Last recorded102,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 HAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,644 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,329 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front/rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,579 miles

airbag warning light not working

front discs and pads worn low

front number plate water damaged

rear discs and pads worn low

slight oil leak

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some play in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

undertray fitted limiting view

Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

airbag warning light not working

front discs and pads worn low

front number plate water damaged

rear discs and pads worn low

slight oil leak

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

some play in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

undertray fitted limiting view

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,176 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade split

Rear brake discs worn and pads low

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,371 miles

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

both side rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat belt slow on return

offside front seat belt slighty fraying

rear brake fdiscs worn and pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,371 miles

both side rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front seat belt slow on return

offside front seat belt slighty fraying

rear brake fdiscs worn and pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer baffle loose and front bracket corroded

front brake discs worn and pads low

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside front seat belt web worn

rear brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and pads low

some wear in rear brake discs and pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades starting to split

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,789 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2009 91,586 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,461 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 Feb 2007 80,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,658 miles

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

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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X228 HAV is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X228 HAV, 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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X228 HAV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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