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X734 SBT

2000 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX734 SBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,341 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

front hubs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

front hubs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,981 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,122 miles

corrosion on all jacking point areas

corrosion starting to form on sill risers

Pass 20 May 2014 72,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 69,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 67,057 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 64,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,033 miles

FRont & Rear Flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 58,032 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRont & Rear Flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,085 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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X734 SBT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Green 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 X734 SBT, 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 X734 SBT registered?

X734 SBT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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