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X304 KBM

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,215 mi
Last recorded200,215 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 KBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 200,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 200,206 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 199,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points on sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 198,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + dustcover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills at jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 196,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 192,098 miles

Offside inner sill too floor corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2020 188,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 184,156 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 184,013 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 172,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 162,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 149,585 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 18 Aug 2015 149,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,209 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp beam is slightly distorted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,964 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside front anit roll bar link arm gatior spilt

nearside front offside front wish bone bushes slighty worn

nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm

nearside rear tyer worn down to 4mm

offside front tyre worn down to 3mm

rear pads around 70% worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 103,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 103,271 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,115 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 76,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,198 miles

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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X304 KBM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X304 KBM, 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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What year was X304 KBM registered?

X304 KBM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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