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X59 CGU

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,340 mi
Last recorded135,340 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 CGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 135,340 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 135,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 132,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 132,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,150 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 131,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 129,820 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty and exhaust mounts are loose

Pass 15 Oct 2008 126,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 118,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 113,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 103,502 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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X59 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X59 CGU, 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 X59 CGU registered?

X59 CGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X59 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 CGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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