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X252 KPY

2000 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,140 mi
Last recorded133,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 KPY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Differential mount worn

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,521 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 116,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,610 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,612 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,220 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,424 miles

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,139 miles

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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X252 KPY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X252 KPY, 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 X252 KPY registered?

X252 KPY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X252 KPY safe to buy?

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