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X501 UPC

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,195 mi
Last recorded62,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 UPC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,195 miles

Mil light on

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 60,755 miles

mil light on

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2024 59,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner seal jacking pointcorroded within 30cm of a suspension componant mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2024 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/jacking point corrode within 30 cm of suspension component mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,957 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/ mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed , but not with in specified area of components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 55,957 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/ mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed , but not with in specified area of components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,780 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,149 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 44,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 31,320 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 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UPC, 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

How do I check the history of X501 UPC?

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What year was X501 UPC registered?

X501 UPC is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X501 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 UPC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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