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X526 CCF

2000 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,413 mi
Last recorded68,413 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 CCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 67,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 148,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 141,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 136,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 131,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear seatbelt slightly frayed

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed center seat belt slight fray (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

accident damage o/s/f

stone chip in windcreen

Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed center seat belt slight fray (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm rear bush slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accident damage o/s/f

stone chip in windcreen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre seat belt fluffed and frayed

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight engine oil leak

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joint offside

Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper split (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre seat belt fluffed and frayed

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight engine oil leak

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joint offside

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 99,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,872 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 77,841 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,172 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 62,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,149 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 50,491 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X526 CCF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X526 CCF, 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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X526 CCF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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