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2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,973 mi
Last recorded52,973 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 BAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 52,494 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,801 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,933 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,240 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,236 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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X386 BAN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X386 BAN, 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 X386 BAN registered?

X386 BAN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X386 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X386 BAN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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