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X36 UPA

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 140,255 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Differential CORRODED

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 140,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Differential CORRODED

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps AND OFFSIDE FRONT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 139,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,193 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box bracket broken but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,305 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2017 136,278 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished outer sidewall down to cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,600 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 134,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split

cut in nearside front tyre tread

exhaust downpipe retaining clip missing but system still supported

offside outer washer jet not working

Fail 23 Jun 2014 122,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split

cut in nearside front tyre tread

exhaust downpipe retaining clip missing but system still supported

offside outer washer jet not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,739 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 12 Jul 2008 53,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 UPA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X36 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

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

Is X36 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X36 UPA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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