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X738 GWH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 GWH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area.

Fail 24 Oct 2015 95,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,312 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,927 miles

Air bag warning light (on)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s engine mounting deteriorated (bottom)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Air bag warning light (on)

Brake pads warning light (on)

Front wiper blades smearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Throttle pedal sticking

o/s engine mounting deteriorated (bottom)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,755 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,581 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,679 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,221 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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X738 GWH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X738 GWH, 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 X738 GWH registered?

X738 GWH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X738 GWH safe to buy?

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