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X761 YAT

2000 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 YAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,374 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Undertray not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 81,374 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Undertray not fully secure Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,248 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 71,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,387 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,387 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,037 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 63,037 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,492 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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X761 YAT is a 2000 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YAT, 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 YAT registered?

X761 YAT is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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