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X296 LAB

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 LAB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,129 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to os ns inner sills

corrosion to osr and nsf wheel arches

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 92,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,328 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,680 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,850 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)

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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X296 LAB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X296 LAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X296 LAB registered?

X296 LAB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X296 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X296 LAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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