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X791 GGM

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,771 mi
Last recorded193,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 GGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 193,771 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 193,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2016 187,908 miles

Nearside advise corrosion at offside and nearside rear inner sills

advise oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 187,908 miles

Nearside advise corrosion at offside and nearside rear inner sills

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 175,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 169,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 162,376 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST

Fail 13 Aug 2013 162,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

MIL LIGHT ON

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR EXHAUST

Fail 5 Aug 2013 162,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine warning light is on

Pass 2 Aug 2012 146,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 28 Jul 2012 146,744 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 132,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,645 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 3) engine management light ON

4) n/s park brake efficiency very low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 109,642 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 3) engine management light ON

4) n/s park brake efficiency very low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 97,039 miles

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2008 97,039 miles

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

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

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,794 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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X791 GGM is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X791 GGM, 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 X791 GGM registered?

X791 GGM is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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