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X516 GCE

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 GCE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 109,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met the requirments (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement only just met the requirments (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower brackets are broken, aim low, wedged in place. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met the requirments (1.7.5a)

knock from engine when vehicle started, possible engine mount.

oil leak/residue on lower engine

Fail 30 Apr 2016 109,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met the requirments (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement only just met the requirments (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower brackets are broken, aim low, wedged in place. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just met the requirments (1.7.5a)

knock from engine when vehicle started, possible engine mount.

oil leak/residue on lower engine

Pass 11 May 2015 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 103,693 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,304 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,683 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre on 2mm

Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 84,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,264 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 131,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 115,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 104,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 100,028 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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X516 GCE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X516 GCE, 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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X516 GCE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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