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X507 BBL

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,304 mi
Last recorded74,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 BBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,304 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,224 miles

Emissions not tested Due to inlet air leak causing vehicle idle to be erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,293 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,034 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 57,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,444 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,617 miles

Advise front pads are wearing thin

Fail 31 Jan 2012 28,617 miles

Advise front pads are wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,482 miles

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 21,456 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,162 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise both front tyres perrished .advise replace

Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 14,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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X507 BBL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X507 BBL, 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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X507 BBL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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