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X381 CLB

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 CLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,737 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,596 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no/plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,614 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,141 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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X381 CLB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLB, 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 CLB registered?

X381 CLB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X381 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X381 CLB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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