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X501 TDN

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 TDN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,758 miles

plastic trims fitted to sills

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,483 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 33,905 miles

front pipe mount corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 31,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,398 miles

offside front panel scratched

Pass 28 Dec 2005 17,668 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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X501 TDN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X501 TDN, 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 X501 TDN registered?

X501 TDN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X501 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 TDN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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