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X274 XPL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,329 mi
Last recorded180,329 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 XPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 180,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Chip in windscreen

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (Offside & Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N.S.F & O.S.R Vehicle jacking mount/pad deteriorated

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (Offside & Nearside) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 178,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Shaft corroded from the top by the mount

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 174,816 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 174,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,397 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 171,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 170,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 169,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 165,578 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 165,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 160,607 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 154,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 142,556 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 142,546 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 123,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 123,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 105,487 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers smearing and metal bit coming out

NSR tyre has got small cuts not showing cord

OSR tyre has got cut not showing cords

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SRS Airbag warning lamp staying on

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,481 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 72,321 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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X274 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X274 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.

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X274 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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