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X475 MBE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,180 mi
Last recorded106,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 MBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,180 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 106,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,552 miles

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

engine oil light flashing on and off

nearside rear exhaust box blowing at seam

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,552 miles

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

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

engine oil light flashing on and off

nearside rear exhaust box blowing at seam

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,186 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded and broken

Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,186 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded and broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,098 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 81,252 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,530 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,942 miles

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

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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X475 MBE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X475 MBE, 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 X475 MBE registered?

X475 MBE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X475 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X475 MBE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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