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X48 TOC

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 TOC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,135 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2010 71,481 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 71,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,383 miles

1x n/s/r side light inop

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

Oil leak

slight movement o/s / n/s front lower swivels

Fail 2 Apr 2008 139,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1x n/s/r side light inop

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

Oil leak

slight movement o/s / n/s front lower swivels

Pass 14 Mar 2007 130,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 120,447 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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X48 TOC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X48 TOC, 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 X48 TOC registered?

X48 TOC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X48 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 TOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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