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X447 OJW

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 OJW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 68,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,578 miles

front brakes starting to get low advise brake check

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,380 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,443 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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X447 OJW is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X447 OJW, 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 X447 OJW?

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What year was X447 OJW registered?

X447 OJW is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X447 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X447 OJW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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