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X477 XNN

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

220,924 mi
Last recorded220,924 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 XNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 220,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 218,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 216,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 214,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 212,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2021 210,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2020 209,025 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 207,590 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 207,590 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 204,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 200,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 197,165 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 193,089 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 189,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 184,519 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 179,962 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 175,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 170,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 164,710 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 160,911 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Dec 2008 160,911 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 147,519 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 147,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 128,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,994 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 105,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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X477 XNN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X477 XNN, 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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X477 XNN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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