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X647 VSF

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,985 mi
Last recorded108,985 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 VSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 108,887 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake performance not tested due to broken tie rod (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

advise both front wings slight corrosion

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise brake pad warning light on

advise oil leak engine area

Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal limit 1.6 mm and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front wings slight corrosion

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise brake pad warning light on

advise oil leak engine area

Fail 10 Jul 2015 92,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

brake pad warning light on

exhaust rear silencer has small hole

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,560 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

airbag warning light does not illuminate

bonnet catch sticking

brake pad wear warning light on dash

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

offside front lower front most ball joint securing nut secure but does not appear to be seated correctly

power steering pipes corroded

slight bind detected at nearside front brake

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

airbag warning light does not illuminate

bonnet catch sticking

brake pad wear warning light on dash

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

offside front lower front most ball joint securing nut secure but does not appear to be seated correctly

power steering pipes corroded

slight bind detected at nearside front brake

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,327 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 65,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,513 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 56,512 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,385 miles

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

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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X647 VSF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red 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 X647 VSF, 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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X647 VSF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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