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X521 ODN

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

121,696 mi
Last recorded121,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 ODN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 121,696 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Jun 2020 121,696 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,091 miles

corrosion stating to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2019 118,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion stating to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,431 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,846 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 110,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 109,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,544 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 100,544 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,208 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,023 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 89,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,980 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,982 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 80,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 77,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,973 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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X521 ODN is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 X521 ODN, 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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What year was X521 ODN registered?

X521 ODN is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X521 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 ODN shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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