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2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 CBD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 86,761 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,810 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills/outer floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,089 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floorpan edges/inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 74,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floorpan edges/inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,255 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills/rear floorpan rear edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,733 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,960 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,915 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,671 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,636 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,260 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 50,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 44,816 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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X338 CBD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 X338 CBD, 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 X338 CBD registered?

X338 CBD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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