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X46 AUP

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,086 mi
Last recorded128,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 AUP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 127,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 127,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 127,409 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 121,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 17 Sep 2011 121,966 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 114,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,342 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 104,171 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,030 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to split

nearside front suspension arm,rear bush splitting heavily

offside front suspension arm,rear bush splitting heavily

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front brake hoses starting to split

nearside front suspension arm,rear bush splitting heavily

offside front suspension arm,rear bush splitting heavily

Pass 18 Dec 2007 82,376 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Fail 12 Dec 2007 82,376 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath

Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 71,904 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 71,866 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X46 AUP is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X46 AUP, 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 X46 AUP registered?

X46 AUP is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X46 AUP safe to buy?

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