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X329 XPG

2000 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX329 XPG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,704 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,112 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,127 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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X329 XPG is a 2000 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X329 XPG, 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 X329 XPG registered?

X329 XPG is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X329 XPG safe to buy?

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