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X637 OBE

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,946 mi
Last recorded149,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX637 OBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 149,946 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres slight side wall damage

Fail 15 Jan 2016 149,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyres slight side wall damage

Pass 29 Dec 2014 142,796 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on tread 2.rear exhaust corroding 3.slight oil leaks 4.surface corrosion of rear section front to rear brake pipes alongside fuel tank

Pass 19 Dec 2013 140,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 140,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 133,569 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 133,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust bracket insecure

front pads worn low

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slight play

orange oil level light flicking on and off

rear brake pipes starting to corrode around clips

Pass 16 Dec 2010 129,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2009 125,698 miles

engine light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2009 125,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 109,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 104,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X637 OBE 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 73.3%.

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 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 X637 OBE, 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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X637 OBE is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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