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X287 CEN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,142 mi
Last recorded68,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 CEN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 57,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,699 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield under vehicle adrift

Fail 26 Jun 2020 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield under vehicle adrift

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,482 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 51,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge scrubbed

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 35,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,293 miles

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

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

both rear tyres approx 3mm tread remaining

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,138 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 29,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,998 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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X287 CEN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X287 CEN, 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 X287 CEN registered?

X287 CEN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X287 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X287 CEN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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