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X733 ELF

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 ELF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,478 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 59,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,339 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 47,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,364 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 39,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 32,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X733 ELF is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X733 ELF, 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 X733 ELF registered?

X733 ELF is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X733 ELF safe to buy?

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