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X604 DGM

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,676 mi
Last recorded80,676 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX604 DGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 80,676 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle under seal restricting full inspection

Fail 20 May 2016 80,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

all tyres perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle under seal restricting full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 64,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,833 miles

Front inner brake disc faces corroded.

Front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are excessively corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front inner brake disc faces corroded.

Front wipers worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are excessively corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,473 miles

Both rear brake discs are excessively corroded.

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

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

n/s/r tyre is under inflated.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,473 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs are excessively corroded.

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

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

n/s/r tyre is under inflated.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,844 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 51,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,108 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,082 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 29,082 miles

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

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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X604 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X604 DGM, 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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X604 DGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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