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X761 FGU

2000 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

194,381 mi
Last recorded194,381 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 FGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 194,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 191,178 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 185,989 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 182,842 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 175,230 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 158,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,882 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 151,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,920 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 146,919 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 140,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 133,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,285 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 126,217 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 120,955 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 115,894 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 111,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 111,575 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,905 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,105 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 103,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 98,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,968 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 85,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X761 FGU is a 2000 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X761 FGU, 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 X761 FGU registered?

X761 FGU is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X761 FGU safe to buy?

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