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X396 CDF

2000 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 CDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,785 miles

front nearside and offside brake pads wearing down

oil leaks from engine

rear nearside and offside brake pads wearing down

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front nearside and offside brake pads wearing down

oil leaks from engine

rear nearside and offside brake pads wearing down

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,977 miles

rear exhaust back box outer cover needs attention

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,977 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust back box outer cover needs attention

Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,109 miles

nearside rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

offside front suspension rear p bush worn

offside rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads worn low

rear brake pipes across axle need greasing

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear rollbar links nearside and offside knock over bumps

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

offside front suspension rear p bush worn

offside rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads worn low

rear brake pipes across axle need greasing

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear rollbar links nearside and offside knock over bumps

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,975 miles

bad engine oil leak

front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

rear brake metal pipes need greasing

rear brake pads worn low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,086 miles

front lower arm bushes soft

rear exhaust box corroding

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,276 miles

front lower arm rear bushes soft

Fail 20 Sep 2010

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

front lower arm rear bushes soft

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,315 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,059 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,843 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 29,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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X396 CDF is a 2000 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X396 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X396 CDF is a 2000 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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