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X292 DKC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX292 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush mounting not attached. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre exhaust catching on body

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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)

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers have no resistance.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 189,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 189,198 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 180,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 180,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 172,493 miles

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

centre ex bracket loose

n/s rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 172,493 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre ex bracket loose

n/s rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked

Pass 27 Jan 2012 170,417 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 170,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 161,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 141,830 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 126,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 110,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 75,570 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 75,570 miles

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

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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X292 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X292 DKC, 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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X292 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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