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X596 KKE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,361 mi
Last recorded182,361 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 KKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 182,361 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust support at gearbox corroded

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear inner exhaust support broken

Pass 11 Feb 2012 173,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 159,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 159,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 145,826 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 145,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jun 2008 127,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 127,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,952 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 104,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X596 KKE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X596 KKE, 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 X596 KKE registered?

X596 KKE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X596 KKE safe to buy?

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