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X59 XPL

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,045 mi
Last recorded162,045 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 162,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 162,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 154,941 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 148,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 140,910 miles

engine light on dash

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jul 2011

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 133,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 133,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 123,539 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 123,534 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 114,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 107,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 107,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,554 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 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X59 XPL, 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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What year was X59 XPL registered?

X59 XPL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X59 XPL safe to buy?

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