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X452 EDK

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,572 mi
Last recorded158,572 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 EDK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 158,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 157,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

windscreen cracked outside of zone a and b

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,751 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,565 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 91,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,656 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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X452 EDK is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X452 EDK, 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 X452 EDK registered?

X452 EDK is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X452 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X452 EDK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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