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X39 VAO

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 VAO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 132,164 miles

Oil leak

aux. belts are Ex. deteriorated

exhaust back box is corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 132,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

aux. belts are Ex. deteriorated

exhaust back box is corroded

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,098 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust is corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is on the limit

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and is deteriorated

oil leaks

rear bushes on front wish bones have play

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 21 Mar 2011 126,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust is corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is on the limit

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and is deteriorated

oil leaks

rear bushes on front wish bones have play

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre beginning to perish

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,614 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 82,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,279 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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X39 VAO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X39 VAO, 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

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What year was X39 VAO registered?

X39 VAO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X39 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X39 VAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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