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X451 OSO

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 OSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,622 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

low reading to offside rear handbrake

nearside rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2018 96,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing thin

low reading to offside rear handbrake

nearside rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear flexi brake hose mounting is broken but not fouling

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear flexi brake hose mounting is broken but not fouling

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s and o/s floor to sills and lower rear sills

n/s front indicator fading

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush main (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s and o/s floor to sills and lower rear sills

n/s front indicator fading

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,401 miles

n/s front brake back plate insecure but no brake components secured to it,

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,556 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,809 miles

front exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,205 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,981 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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X451 OSO is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X451 OSO, 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 X451 OSO registered?

X451 OSO is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X451 OSO safe to buy?

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