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X395 EDU

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,246 mi
Last recorded37,246 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX395 EDU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,096 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 16 Aug 2012 34,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,125 miles

Advise wipers poor clearing screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,042 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,903 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,933 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,933 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

slight white light from o/s/r indicator

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,286 miles

front number plate cracked

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

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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X395 EDU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X395 EDU, 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

How do I check the history of X395 EDU?

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What year was X395 EDU registered?

X395 EDU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X395 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X395 EDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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