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X299 DKC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2018 133,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention have advised presenter

Rear Slight fluctuation on rear service brake

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has play have advised presenter to monitor

Fail 21 Oct 2018 133,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention have advised presenter

Offside Windscreen wiper not working Insecure (3.4 (a))

Rear Slight fluctuation on rear service brake

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has play have advised presenter to monitor

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,256 miles

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

eml light is on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 127,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,938 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,248 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 113,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 108,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,652 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,043 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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X299 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X299 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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X299 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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