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X731 RHD

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 RHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,256 miles

lowered springs fitted to rear but not to front

Fail 30 Sep 2010 112,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,859 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,857 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,460 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 79,460 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,830 miles

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

†REAR TYRES BOTH WORN TO LIMITS.

Pass 3 Sep 2005 56,000 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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X731 RHD is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X731 RHD, 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 X731 RHD registered?

X731 RHD is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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