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X79 GCR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,154 mi
Last recorded108,154 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 GCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,154 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,572 miles

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

engine management light on

handbrake low effort

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,054 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,054 miles

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,044 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managemant light on

n/s/r handbrake low effort and travel to high

Fail 20 Feb 2014 102,044 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine managemant light on

n/s/r handbrake low effort and travel to high

Pass 9 Feb 2013 99,047 miles

oil leak .engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,133 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 93,705 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/r handbrake low effot

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,202 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake low effot

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,936 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 75,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,102 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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X79 GCR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X79 GCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X79 GCR?

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What year was X79 GCR registered?

X79 GCR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X79 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 GCR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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