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X472 UYX

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 UYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,820 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 74,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,806 miles

Axillary belt cracking.

Bonnet struts weak.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes along fuel tank and and where it meets the nearside rear intermediate hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wheel binding slightly.

Nearside rear jacking block missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside door check strap pin loose.

Offside front wiper split at the ends.

Offside rear tyre low on pressure.

Oil leak.

Spare tyre is flat.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,926 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,926 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,144 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside body lower sill panels have plastic over covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,772 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 44,772 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X472 UYX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X472 UYX, 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 X472 UYX registered?

X472 UYX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X472 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 UYX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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