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X229 NSE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,323 mi
Last recorded84,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 NSE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,323 miles

side skirts fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,056 miles

middle bracket missing

Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,986 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pipe going over bulk head to ABS unit corroded & near fail limit

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,707 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,650 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,900 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc corroded & near fail limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,452 miles

both front tyres edges wearing 185/65r15 88h

both rear tyres below 2mm

Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres edges wearing 185/65r15 88h

both rear tyres below 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,103 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,328 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 35,326 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,987 miles

Nearside 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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X229 NSE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X229 NSE, 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 X229 NSE registered?

X229 NSE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X229 NSE safe to buy?

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