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X254 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,724 mi
Last recorded112,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 112,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 99,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,270 miles

Passenger side front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,574 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 85,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,021 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2010 76,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 76,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,261 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

e.m.l.on dash

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,421 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,139 miles

rear number plate slightly perrished

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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X254 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X254 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 X254 DGM registered?

X254 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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