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X723 VFS

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,385 mi
Last recorded127,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX723 VFS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 127,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 120,283 miles

both front link pins have slight damage to dust covers

slight play in offside front link pin

Fail 19 Jan 2016 120,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front link pins have slight damage to dust covers

slight play in offside front link pin

Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,901 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 108,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 105,044 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 105,032 miles

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 101,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 97,759 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 97,757 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,160 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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X723 VFS is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X723 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X723 VFS registered?

X723 VFS is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X723 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X723 VFS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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