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X381 DLC

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,812 mi
Last recorded132,812 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 132,812 miles

n/s/f tyre has a number of small cuts to inner wall

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2010 132,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f tyre has a number of small cuts to inner wall

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 123,375 miles

ribbed belt deterioated

stone chips to screen

Fail 27 Apr 2009 123,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ribbed belt deterioated

stone chips to screen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,056 miles

auxhilary belts cracked

front inner pads wearing thin

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play in it in the raised position

stone chips to screen

Pass 28 Apr 2007 101,862 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner rack end has slight play.

Pass 2 May 2006 95,019 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 DLC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLC, 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 X381 DLC registered?

X381 DLC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X381 DLC safe to buy?

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