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X276 EET

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 EET
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,875 miles

n s handbrake reading low

Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,409 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,257 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,031 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 54,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,786 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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X276 EET is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X276 EET, 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 X276 EET registered?

X276 EET is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X276 EET safe to buy?

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