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X235 SCX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,880 mi
Last recorded148,880 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

presenter adviced

Fail 17 Feb 2014 139,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

presenter adviced

Fail 28 Jan 2014 139,560 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise lower pannleing very oily would require removeall and steamclean to pin point leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 135,146 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 135,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml constantly on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 121,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

airbag & eml light on

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 121,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

airbag & eml light on

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

air bag/engine management light is on.

nearside front/nearside rear tyres bold to edge,

offside rear tyre cut to wall,but cord not exposed.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light is on.

engine management light is on.

nearside front/nearside rear tyres bold to edge.

offside rear tyre cut to wall,but cord not exposed.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 64,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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X235 SCX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X235 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

X235 SCX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X235 SCX safe to buy?

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