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X797 FBH

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,719 mi
Last recorded92,719 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 FBH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch/wing corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear jacking point/floor corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,643 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,293 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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X797 FBH is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X797 FBH, 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 X797 FBH registered?

X797 FBH is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X797 FBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X797 FBH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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