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X348 EJM

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX348 EJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,233 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 81,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,897 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre mirror insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,117 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,966 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,182 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,378 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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X348 EJM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X348 EJM, 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 X348 EJM registered?

X348 EJM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X348 EJM safe to buy?

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