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X256 LUT

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,012 mi
Last recorded68,012 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 LUT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,012 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,012 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,632 miles

front lower wishbone arms rear bushes have slight play in them

oil leak

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

slight play in front lower balljoints

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,644 miles

rear brake pads appear to be thin

Fail 18 Mar 2011 57,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads appear to be thin

Pass 2 Apr 2010 56,933 miles

Oil leak

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

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

slight play from steering

Fail 2 Apr 2010 56,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight play from steering

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,621 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 41,229 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)

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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X256 LUT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X256 LUT, 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 X256 LUT registered?

X256 LUT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X256 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 LUT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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