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X603 ELE

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,096 mi
Last recorded110,096 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX603 ELE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,096 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

brake pad light on

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,744 miles

Air bag light showing

Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2011 103,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Air bag light showing

Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,919 miles

Air bag light showing

N/s/f shock absorber leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 97,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light showing

N/s/f shock absorber leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,178 miles

Air bag light showing

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,331 miles

Air bag light showing

Both front inner brake discs corroding

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Aug 2008 85,331 miles

Air bag light showing

Both front inner brake discs corroding

Exhaust corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing low

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 76,108 miles

Air bag light showing

Nearside Front 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)

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,108 miles

Air bag light showing

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,045 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust section corroding

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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X603 ELE is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X603 ELE, 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 X603 ELE registered?

X603 ELE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X603 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X603 ELE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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