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X262 XPL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 XPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 110,214 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass missing

play in nearside lower ball joint

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,280 miles

front torear brake pipes corroded

movement in ball joints and wishbone rear bushes

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 86,955 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,609 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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X262 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X262 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X262 XPL registered?

X262 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X262 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X262 XPL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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