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X59 ELA

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,337 mi
Last recorded25,337 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 ELA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 24,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 20,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 20,897 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 19,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 15,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,203 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,343 miles

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,644 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,959 miles

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 11,995 miles

Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 10,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,894 miles

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,192 miles

Slight damage to outer walls of n/side front and n/side rear tyres but no cords exposed.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 4,531 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 ELA is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ELA, 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

How do I check the history of X59 ELA?

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What year was X59 ELA registered?

X59 ELA is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X59 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 ELA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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