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X479 XNN

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX479 XNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 118,016 miles

Engine management light displayed

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2016 111,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,098 miles

UNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION/BRAKING COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,642 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,054 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 58,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,866 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 55,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,706 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,589 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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X479 XNN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X479 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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X479 XNN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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