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X381 CGU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,700 mi
Last recorded133,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 CGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 133,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 120,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Brake binding sign display indicating a fault

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,537 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,262 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,202 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED BADLY BUT NOT TO THE CORDS AND MAY NEED CHANGING SOON

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,580 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR TYRE IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,772 miles

REMOVED BIT HANGING FROM THE MIRROR TO PASS THE MOT

THE MAIN V PULLEY BELT HAS STARTED TO CRACK

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,012 miles

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNTING IS BROKEN AND RUSTY

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,959 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS FACES ARE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,186 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTY

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,326 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY CATCH BEFORE MOT AS THE BONNET WOULD NOT OPEN AND A NEW CATCH MAY BE NEEDED.

NSF TYRE TREAD VERY LOW AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 33,049 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 33,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X381 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X381 CGU, 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 X381 CGU registered?

X381 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X381 CGU safe to buy?

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