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X294 BCF

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 BCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 148,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 148,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 141,029 miles

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

n/s headlamp pattern detiorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 135,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 135,144 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 123,456 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 123,456 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

bad oil leak engine

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear jacking rubber missing

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre low outer edge

nearside rear discs corroded

offside front brake hose cracking

slight cracking nearside front brake hose

stone chips windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2007 112,824 miles

Airbag light on

Centre exhaust bracket rusted through although still secure

Oil leak from engine

Prop shaft coupling splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 112,824 miles

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

Airbag light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust bracket rusted through although still secure

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak from engine

Prop shaft coupling splitting

Rear number plate water damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,052 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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X294 BCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X294 BCF, 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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X294 BCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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