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X301 OBA

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 OBA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,358 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,053 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,167 miles

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

nearside front rim damaged on inside

nearside/offside rear tyres sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2010 79,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front rim damaged on inside

nearside/offside rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,252 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,252 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,545 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,545 miles

Nearside 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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X301 OBA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X301 OBA, 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

How do I check the history of X301 OBA?

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What year was X301 OBA registered?

X301 OBA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X301 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X301 OBA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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