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X237 WFX

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,778 mi
Last recorded133,778 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 WFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,778 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wiper blades poor

Fail 9 Dec 2016 133,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,361 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre badly wearing worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

o/s rear side light, second bulb slightly brighter that all others

Fail 22 Aug 2014 122,229 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear side light, second bulb slightly brighter that all others

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,133 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,583 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 62,125 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,071 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,563 miles

rear indicators are faded †sills are covered †damage to n/s sill †rear brake pads are getting low †

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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X237 WFX 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 68.8%.

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 X237 WFX, 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 X237 WFX registered?

X237 WFX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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