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X326 LBE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 LBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 141,066 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 128,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 128,005 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 109,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 109,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,247 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,619 miles

exhaust heavily corroded , especially centre and rear boxes

nail in offside front tyre and badly worn on edges

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,684 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,644 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,126 miles

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

large crack in zone d windscreen

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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X326 LBE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X326 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X326 LBE registered?

X326 LBE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X326 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X326 LBE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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