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X36 BMR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,580 mi
Last recorded142,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 BMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 142,580 miles

coolant leak

eml light on

oil leak

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

play o/s/f track rod

Pass 26 Jul 2011 139,202 miles

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded unable to fully check pipe do to coating of grease

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush damaged slightly

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2011 139,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded unable to fully check pipe do to coating of grease

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush damaged slightly

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,834 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 136,730 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,167 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 121,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,608 miles

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

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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X36 BMR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X36 BMR, 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 X36 BMR registered?

X36 BMR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X36 BMR safe to buy?

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