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X533 VAF

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,373 mi
Last recorded94,373 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 VAF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,342 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f wheel arch corroded (sticky tape over corrosion)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,144 miles

Nearside Front arch corroded with temp repair with sticky tape

Nearside Rear arch damaged + corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,560 miles

n/s/f wing arch corroded but no sharp edges

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,816 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,102 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in rusty condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

suspension levelling link arm rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 76,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in rusty condition

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

suspension levelling link arm rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 75,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,259 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,748 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,862 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 36,218 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,137 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded will soon need renewing

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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X533 VAF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X533 VAF, 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 X533 VAF registered?

X533 VAF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X533 VAF safe to buy?

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