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X36 GAN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,816 mi
Last recorded139,816 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 139,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 132,353 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,434 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 127,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between treads inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,882 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on amber

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2015 115,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on amber

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,620 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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X36 GAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GAN, 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 X36 GAN registered?

X36 GAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X36 GAN safe to buy?

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