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X264 PHD

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX264 PHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 138,943 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front flexi perished

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded into rear flexi

offside rear wheel arch corroded

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2018 138,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front flexi perished

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded into rear flexi

offside rear wheel arch corroded

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 132,417 miles

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

offside and nearside front tyres

play in rack

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,593 miles

Play in rack

Rear brake pads worn

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 125,586 miles

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

Play in rack

Rear brake pads worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 119,164 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

offside front ball joint slight play

pad warning light on

play in rack

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust joints leaking

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s. handbrake slow in operation.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

yellow brake warning showing on dashboard.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills coverd

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,625 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,648 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 83,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,734 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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X264 PHD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X264 PHD, 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 X264 PHD registered?

X264 PHD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X264 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X264 PHD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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