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X388 ECB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,822 mi
Last recorded129,822 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 ECB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 129,789 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,656 miles

nsf tyre wearing uneven on edges

nsr parking brake limit only just met

Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre wearing uneven

nsr parking brake limit only just met

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,511 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,618 miles

n/s/f seatbelt a little slow to retract

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seatbelt a little slow to retract

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,489 miles

EML light on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML light on

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

front brake discs lipped and corroding pads 4.5 - 5mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,125 miles

EML light on

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

SRS light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,222 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,222 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,520 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 4 Sep 2006 45,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 42,913 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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X388 ECB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X388 ECB, 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 X388 ECB registered?

X388 ECB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X388 ECB safe to buy?

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