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X483 TGF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,947 mi
Last recorded112,947 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 TGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,947 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,646 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,683 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management warning light on. (fault codes cleared after test carried out)

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management warning light on. (fault codes cleared after test carried out)

exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,605 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,605 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,653 miles

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

cannot see condition of brake pads at time of testing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,108 miles

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

cannot see condition of brake pads at time of testing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2009 80,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn low

play in offside and nearside front lower suspesion ball joints

srs light staying on

trims fitted to outersills

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,540 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drivers Window Switch Broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 58,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,060 miles

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

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

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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X483 TGF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X483 TGF, 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 X483 TGF registered?

X483 TGF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X483 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X483 TGF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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