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X315 LBE

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 LBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 91,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 91,546 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 85,592 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s side repeater lamp loose but still secure

non standard alloy wheels fitted

non standard front position lampf fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2014 85,576 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

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

front exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s side repeater lamp loose but still secure

non standard alloy wheels fitted

non standard front position lampf fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,006 miles

nsr tyre split and perrished in tread

osr tyre perrished

some imballance on hand brake

some play in rack

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some play in stearing rack

steal pipes rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,620 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,131 miles

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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X315 LBE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X315 LBE, 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 X315 LBE registered?

X315 LBE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X315 LBE safe to buy?

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