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X537 FCB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 FCB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,115 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,111 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose perishing

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Tyre also seams out of shape

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Offside Front Brake hose perishing

Offside Rear Tyre also seams out of shape

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,633 miles

both front lower suspension arms bush's and ball joints slight movement

Fail 25 Mar 2011 102,623 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arms bush's and ball joints slight movement

Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

number plates are distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,775 miles

number plates are distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,214 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,057 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 91,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 85,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,031 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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X537 FCB 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 X537 FCB, 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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X537 FCB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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