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X303 DKC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 DKC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 81,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,158 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding

Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,020 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,861 miles

nearside and offside rear main brake pipes corroding slightly.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 72,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside rear main brake pipes corroding slightly.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,699 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,412 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,412 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,043 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,671 miles

offside rear brake pipe coroding.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,077 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 63,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 54,536 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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X303 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X303 DKC registered?

X303 DKC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X303 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X303 DKC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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