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X741 KBV

2000 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 11680,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 KBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 139,618 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,364 miles

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

unable to check rear belts

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, where bolted to sill

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, where bolted to sill

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,874 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,182 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear registration delaminating

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,903 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,581 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 57,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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X741 KBV is a 2000 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X741 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X741 KBV registered?

X741 KBV is a 2000 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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