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X473 XBX

2000 BMW 316

Gold Lpg 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,454 mi
Last recorded125,454 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 XBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,712 miles

Rear Rear subframe corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2017 112,028 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,143 miles

Brake warning light on dashboard showing worn pads, all pads ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Dec 2014 95,143 miles

Brake warning light on dashboard showing worn pads, all pads ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,479 miles

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

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

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,906 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 60,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,623 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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X473 XBX is a 2000 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X473 XBX, 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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X473 XBX is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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