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X315 UFC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,186 mi
Last recorded110,186 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 UFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower wishbone outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords can be seen in cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower wishbone outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 96,046 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 90,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,803 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 87,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,241 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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X315 UFC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X315 UFC, 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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X315 UFC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X315 UFC safe to buy?

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