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X799 GCB

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,391 mi
Last recorded145,391 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 GCB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also n/s park effort low (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on and n/s front wire diconnected

engine transmission and rear diff oil leaks

tyres starting to get low in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 145,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure cilp missing (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also n/s park effort low (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on and n/s front wire diconnected

engine transmission and rear diff oil leaks

tyres starting to get low in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 145,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake wear indicator on, front wire damaged

Coolant level warning lamp on

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

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

Oil leak oil filter seal ()

Oil level warning lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,773 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting ripped

Fail 21 Oct 2015 122,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear mounting ripped

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,321 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 94,072 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,274 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 70,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,548 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X799 GCB 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 61.1%.

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 X799 GCB, 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 X799 GCB registered?

X799 GCB is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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