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X461 FBY

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 FBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,045 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,529 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 67,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,842 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,282 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 31,747 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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X461 FBY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X461 FBY, 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 X461 FBY registered?

X461 FBY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X461 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X461 FBY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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