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X32 OSE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,501 mi
Last recorded90,501 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX32 OSE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 78,622 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 78,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 63,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 May 2012 61,302 miles

BOTH steering arms have slight play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2012 61,292 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

BOTH steering arms have slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,347 miles

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

slight bind n/s front brake

slight roughness? o/s front wheel bearing

srs m.i.l on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,347 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s front brake

slight roughness? o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,341 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,706 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper not secure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,963 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,178 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 24,178 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X32 OSE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X32 OSE, 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 X32 OSE registered?

X32 OSE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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