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X417 ROO

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 ROO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 87,354 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 82,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shocks corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,405 miles

handbrake not locking to offside rear

offside rear indicater white light

offside rear pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2008 73,550 miles

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

both front tyre valves perished

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 13 Jan 2008 73,483 miles

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

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

both front tyre valves perished

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 27 Jan 2007 69,731 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 69,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 66,101 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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X417 ROO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X417 ROO, 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 X417 ROO registered?

X417 ROO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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