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X526 RBT

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 RBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 78,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,171 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,084 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,069 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,974 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 58,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,593 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 51,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,581 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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X526 RBT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X526 RBT, 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

How do I check the history of X526 RBT?

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What year was X526 RBT registered?

X526 RBT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X526 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 RBT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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