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X594 DCB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX594 DCB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,625 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,872 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,157 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,698 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e m l light on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,471 miles

e m l light on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,702 miles

E.M.L light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,544 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,766 miles

slight play in front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,566 miles

both front tyres nearing the limit

both rear tyres worn on the outer edges and on the legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,974 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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X594 DCB is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X594 DCB, 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 X594 DCB registered?

X594 DCB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X594 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X594 DCB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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