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X719 OAV

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,846 mi
Last recorded164,846 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX719 OAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 164,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 164,800 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 160,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mount deteriorating.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 160,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mount deteriorating.

fuel lamp on.

Pass 13 May 2017 153,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust to gearbox mount partially missing

Pass 4 May 2016 135,785 miles

covers limit inspection of some componants

eml on

front exhaust bracket broken

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight imbalance at front brakes

Fail 4 May 2016 135,785 miles

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

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

covers limit inspection of some componants

eml on

front exhaust bracket broken

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,687 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 108,295 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,244 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,871 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear discs slightly scored

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,507 miles

advise rear pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 62,319 miles

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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X719 OAV 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 75%.

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 X719 OAV, 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 X719 OAV registered?

X719 OAV is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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