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X511 DBL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 DBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,589 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 62,114 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,150 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,260 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,806 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 28,008 miles

Aim of both headlamps too high - rectified at test

Both front lower suspension arm compliance bush's begining to crack/weaken

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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X511 DBL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X511 DBL, 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 X511 DBL registered?

X511 DBL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X511 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X511 DBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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