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X49 UYY

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 UYY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 121,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed body to suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlight glass cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both auxillary drive belts cracked

brake pad warning light on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 121,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded between n/s rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded between o/s rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear valve to o/s rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed body to suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed body to suspension arm (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlight glass cracked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both auxillary drive belts cracked

brake pad warning light on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,724 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 56,278 miles

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

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

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

front number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,656 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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X49 UYY is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X49 UYY, 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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What year was X49 UYY registered?

X49 UYY is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X49 UYY safe to buy?

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