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X718 RHJ

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,055 mi
Last recorded57,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 55,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,221 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 45,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,171 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,973 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,585 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,248 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,634 miles

Front registration plate may need attention soon.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,847 miles

Offside rear brake is noisey/when applied.

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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X718 RHJ is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X718 RHJ, 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 X718 RHJ registered?

X718 RHJ is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X718 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 RHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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