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X343 UPC

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 UPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,584 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,212 miles

Cuts to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,629 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,445 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 79,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,773 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 78,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,161 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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X343 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X343 UPC, 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 X343 UPC registered?

X343 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X343 UPC safe to buy?

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