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X235 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,237 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,942 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 61,907 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,004 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,951 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 52,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,459 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 12 Apr 2007 48,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 45,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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X235 DGM 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 78.6%.

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 X235 DGM, 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 X235 DGM registered?

X235 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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