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X449 YRE

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 YRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,493 miles

brake warning light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,300 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 84,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,120 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 54,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,258 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 46,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 37,918 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushs very heavy cracking

front brake pads worn below 50 %

minor chips in front windscreen

slight wear in steering U/J

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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X449 YRE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X449 YRE, 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 X449 YRE registered?

X449 YRE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X449 YRE safe to buy?

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